Apelin biased agonist; exhibits bias for the G protein pathway. Stimulates endothelial NOS phosphorylation and expression, promotes proliferation, and attenuates apoptosis of human pulmonary arterial endothelial cells in vitro. Shows positive inotropic and vasodilatory effects in vivo and improves cardiac structure and function in a model of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Laurotetanine ((+)-Laurotetanine) is an potent and orally active isoquinoline alkaloid and could be extracted from the roots of Litsea cubeba (Lour.) Pers. Laurotetanine exerts an anti-asthmatic effect by inhibition of IgE, histamine, and inflammatory reactions via down-regulating MUC5AC and NF-κB signaling pathways.

Quinquenoside R1 (Compound 12) is a saponin compound that can be isolated from wild ginseng.