(Nle4)-α-MSH is a synthetic analogue of α-MSH, a melanocyte-stimulating hormone. (Nle4)-α-MSH reversibly darkens frog skins and also exhibits prolonged activity after heat-alkali treatment.

Calcitonin, porcine inhibits 1,25 (OH)2D3-stimulated porcine osteoclast differentiation. Calcitonin is a polypeptide hormone that can lower serum calcium by decreasing calcium reabsorption in the kidney and inhibiting osteoclastic bone resorption. Calcitonin, porcine can be used for research of hypercalcemia.

Torachrysone gentiobioside is a phenolic glycoside isolated from cassia seeds.