Tricine can clearly visualize tumors, may as melanoma imaging agents. Using the combination of tricine and a phosphine ligand, HYNIC-derivatized peptides or other small molecules can be labeled with 99mTc in high specific activity and with high stability for potential use as radiopharmaceuticals.

Neoorthosiphol A is a natural product for research related to life sciences.

Cyanidin-3-O-arabinoside chloride has antioxidant activity. It reduces the peroxynitrite-induced suppression of mitochondrial respiration, DNA damage, PARS activation and vascular dysfunction in HUVECs.