3,4,5-Tricaffeoylquinic acid may attenuate the TNF-α±- and LPS-stimulated production of inflammatory mediators in keratinocytes by suppressing the Toll-like receptor 4 expression-mediated activation of the Akt, ERK and NF-κB pathways, it may exert an inhibitory effect against the pro-inflammatory mediator-induced skin disease.

CTP Synthetase-IN-1 is an orally active and potent cytidine 5'-triphosphate synthetase (CTPS) inhibitor with potential antitumour activity, shows anti-inflammatory activity in animal models of inflammation, inhibits human CTPS1 and human CTPS2, and can be used in studies of arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Brilliant black BN (E151) is an azo dye and a food colorant. It is a promising antiviral agent against EV71 infection via inhibiting the interaction between EV71 and its cellular uncoating factor cyclophilin A.