Potent and selective corticotropin releasing factor receptor-1 (CRF1) agonist (Ki values are 1.5 and 224 nM for CRF1 and CRF2 receptors respectively). Increases ACTH levels and increases faecal pellet output in vivo following i.p. administration.

Phenylpropanoic acid or hydrocinnamic acid is a carboxylic acid belonging to the class of phenylpropanoids.

STC314 is an anti-infective agent that reverses organ damage caused by excessive immune response by neutralizing extracellular histones and neutrophil trapping networks, and can be used in the study of sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).