This peptide is Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B domain amino acid residue 163-172. It has been shown to inhibit transcytosis of multiple staphylococcal enterotoxins, SEA, SEE, and TSST-1.

Potent and selective tachykinin NK2 receptor agonist (EC50 = 3.7 nM in rat colon). Displays > 1000- and > 300-fold selectivity over NK1 and NK3 receptors respectively. Active in vivo.

Ethyl ferulate could be used for therapeutic purposes as a potent inducer of HO-1 for the protection of brain cells against oxidative and neurodegenerative conditions.