Somatostatin (GHIH), a peptide hormone, regulates the endocrine system and affects neural transmission and cell proliferation by interacting with G-protein-coupled somatostatin receptors and inhibiting the release of multiple secondary hormones. Somatostatin inhibits secretion of insulin and glucagon.

LL-37 amide is a positively charged antimicrobial peptide. LL-37 amide has anticancer activity and can be used for cancer research.

Ganodermanontriol, a sterol derived from Ganoderma lucidum, showcases hepatoprotective activity and possesses anti-inflammatory properties in tert-butyl hydroperoxide (t-BHP)-damaged hepatic cells through the upregulation of HO-1 expression.