Ercalcidiol is a metabolite of vitamin D2 and can be used in monitoring vitamin D therapy.

Itaconic acid also known as itaconate belongs to the class of organic compounds known as branched fatty acids. These are fatty acids containing a branched chain. Itaconic acid exists as a solid soluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Itaconic acid has been detected in multiple biofluids such as sweat and urine.

Diphenyl disulfide (Phenyl disulfide) shows anticancer activity in breast cancer cell lines.Diphenyl disulfide induces and enhances apoptosis in breast cancer cells through Bax protein hydrolysis activation and concomitant autophagy.