BRD7552 is an inducer of transcription factor PDX1, which increases insulin expression. BRD7552 increases PDX1 expression in mouse αTC cells but not βTC cells.

The 4-carboxyaldehyde form of vitamin B6 which is converted to pyridoxal phosphate which is a coenzyme for synthesis of amino acids neurotransmitters (serotonin norepinephrine) sphingolipids aminolevulinic acid.

Allocryptopine has certain effects on anti-injury for hepatocyte, ameliorating liver function, and prohibiting hepatic fibrosis; it increases mRNA levels of cytochromes P450 1A in human hepatocytes and HepG2 cells independently of AhR.