MPEP is a selective mGlu5 receptor antagonist with IC50 of 36 nM, exhibits no appreciable activity at mGlu1b/2/3/4a/7b/8a/6 receptors.

EVP-6124 hydrochloride is a new-type partial agonist of α7 neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs).

(3R,5R)-1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-7-phenyl-3,5-heptanediol is an antiemetic found in Alpinia officinarum that significantly inhibits copper sulfate-induced emesis in young chicks (with an inhibition rate of 50.9% at a dose of 20 mg/kg and 37.7% at a dose of 50 mg/kg).