Aldosterone, the primary mineralocorticoid, is synthesized and secreted by the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex in response to activation of the renin-angiotensin system or high dietary potassium.

Neuromedin B (NMB) is one of the bombesin (BN)-related peptides in mammals. It was originally purified from pig spinal cords, and it has been shown to be present in central nervous system as well as in gastrointestinal tract.

Filixic acid ABA exhibits inhibitory effects on neuraminidase of influenza virus H5N1 with IC50 as 29.57 ± 2.48 μM, it may have anti-influenza virus activity.