Ovatodiolide, a small molecule compound derived from fennel, has anti-inflammatory and potentially neuroprotective activity, inhibits colon tumorigenesis, and can be used in the study of neurological disorders.

Hexa His is an amino acid sequence consisting of 6 His residues in a row, it is also known as hexa histidine-tag, 6xHis-tag, and by the trademarked name His-tag. Hexa His Responsible for the degradation of GM2 gangliosides, and a variety of other molecules containing terminal N-acetyl hexosamines, in the brain and other tissues.

Multinoside A (compound 6) is an antioxidant with DPPH free radical scavenging activity (IC50=54.3 μg/mL). Multinoside A can also downregulate COX-2 expression (IC50=9.6 μg/mL) and inhibit NO production (IC50=43.9 μg/mL).