Hylambatin, a tachykinin, increases both plasma glucose and plasma insulin, whereas the secretion of glucagon was not affected. Hylambatin can be used in diabetes research.

Cyclo(L-Phe-L-Pro) shows broad-spectrum antibacterial and antifungal activities. Cyclo(L-Phe-L-Pro) exhibits activity against methicillin-resistant S. aureus and Enterococcus raffinosus.

(Z)-Indirubin is an isomer of Indirubin. Indirubin is a bis-indole alkaloid and has emarkable anticancer activity against chronic myelocytic leukemia.