NεNεNε-Trimethyl-L-lysine is a methylated derivative of the amino acid lysine. It is a component of histone proteins a precursor of carnitine and a coenzyme of fatty acid oxidation. NεNεNε--Trimethyl-L-lysine residues are found in a number of proteins and are generated by the action of S-adenosyl-L-methionine on exposed lysine residues.

Geranylacetone has trypanostatic activity and could protect animals against the T. congolense-induced anaemia through the inhibition of sialidase and/or the protection of the parasite-induced hepatosplenomegaly.

Dlin-MeOH is a lipid membrane and a potential nucleic acid carrier for the synthesis of DLin-MC3-DMA.