Neuropeptide SF human augments paraventricular corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH) release and increases adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and corticosterone levels in the plasma. Neuropeptide SF human play a physiologic role in the regulation of such circadian functions as the activity of motor centers and the HPA axis, through the release of CRH.

Pyrocatechol its sulfonic acid is often present in the urine of many mammals. Small amounts of catechol occur naturally in fruits and vegetables along with the enzyme polyphenol oxidase. Upon mixing the enzyme with the substrate and exposure to oxygen (as when a potato or apple is cut) the colorless catechol oxidizes to reddish-brown benzoquinone derivatives.

High affinity caveolin-1 (CAV1) ligand (Kd = 23 nM); disrupts caveolin-1 oligomers. Exhibits selectivity for CAV1 over BSA, casein and HEWL.