Ceapin-A7 is a selective blocker of ATF6α signaling in response to ER stress, with an IC50 of 0.59 μM. Ceapin-A7 can be used to explore both the mechanism of activation of ATF6α and its role in pathological settings.

2,5-Dihydroxy-4-methoxyacetophenone (compounds 3) can be isolated from the 80% methanol extract of roots of Cynanchum paniculatum Kitagawa. 2,5-Dihydroxy-4-methoxyacetophenone inhibits glutamate-induced cytotoxicity in hippocampal HT22 cell line.

5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid possesses anti-angiogenic ability by interfering the VEGF- and Ang2-related pathways, and it may be a good drug candidate.