Endogenous peptide agonist of Mas related GPR X2 (MRGPRX2, EC50 = 251 nM). Also a noncompetitive nicotinic cholinergic antagonist. Inhibits nicotine-stimulated catecholamine secretion from PC12 cells in vitro, and from sympathetic nerve endings and adrenal chromaffin cells in vivo. Corresponds to amino acids 1 - 20 of proadrenomedullin. Antihypertensive.

1,3,6-Trihydroxy-2-methylanthraquinone 3-O-(6'-O-acetyl)-alpha-L-rhamnosyl-(1->2)-Beta-D-glucoside shows certain antibacterial activity.

Betamipron is a chemical compound which is used together with panipenem to inhibit panipenem uptake into the renal tubule and prevent nephrotoxicity.