Potassium 7-hydroxy-1-naphthalenesulfona is naturally present in the fruit of the Rubiaceae gardenia, the flowers of the Iridaceae crocus, and the flowers and leaves of the Scrophulariaceae Scrophulariaceae.

Leucosceptoside A shows inhibitory activity against PKCalpha with the IC50 value of 19.0 microM; it also exhibits strong inhibitory capacity against α-glucosidase.

Tricine can clearly visualize tumors, may as melanoma imaging agents. Using the combination of tricine and a phosphine ligand, HYNIC-derivatized peptides or other small molecules can be labeled with 99mTc in high specific activity and with high stability for potential use as radiopharmaceuticals.