TLR4 agonist. Promotes NF-κB nuclear translocation and induces inflammatory cytokine secretion in RAW264.7 macrophages in vitro. Acts as an adjuvant in vivo; enhances X-15 specific antibody serum concentrations, when administered with X-15-KLH in mice.

Padsevonil (UCB-0942, UCB0942) is a potential anti-seizure agent that functions as a pre- and post-synaptic inhibitor.

Protogracillin is a steroidal saponin isolated from Dioscorea zingiberensis Wright (DZW) which may inhibit platelet aggregation (PAG) and thrombosis. Steroidal saponins from DZW rhizomes have the potential to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases by anti-thrombotic action.