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.

Rhamnocitrin 3-apiosyl-(1a??2)-glucoside is a natural product for research related to life sciences.

DiZPK is an analog of pyrrolysine and acts as a photocrosslinker.