Methyl retinoate (Retinoic acid, methyl ester) induces aseptic inflammation at the site of administration in in vivo experiments, which causes an increase in the number of leukocytes in the blood and a decrease in the levels of red blood cells and Hb.Methyl retinoate promotes spontaneous leukemia.Methyl retinoate can be Used in the treatment of gastric hypertrophy and ulcers due to vitamin A deficiency.

2-Hydroxyadipic acid (2-hydroxyhexanedioic acid) is an organic acid formed by the reduction of 2-ketoadipic acid.

KSC-34 is a covalent modifier of protein disulfide isomerase A1 (PDIA1).KSC-34 is a selective inhibitor targeting the a-site of PDIA1.