α-Conotoxin M I is a potent and selective inhibitor of mAChR and α1β1γδ nAChR, but has no effect on nicotine-stimulated dopamine release. α-Conotoxins are small, disulfide-rich peptides that competitively inhibit muscle and neuronal nicotinic AChRs.

3',4'-Dimethoxyflavone is a standard compound of flavonoids with numerous medicinal activities.

Luteolin 7-sulfate is isolated from Phyllospadix iwatensis Makino, a marine plant. Luteolin 7-sulfate attenuates TYR gene expression through the intervention of a cAMP-responsive element binding protein (CREB)- and microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF)-mediated signaling pathway, leading to the decreased melanin synthesis.