Humanin, an anti-apoptotic peptide of 24 amino acids, is a Bax inhibitor. Humanin prevents the translocation of Bax from cytosol to mitochondria, blocks Bax from the inactive to active conformation. Humanin is a mitochondria-associated peptide with a neuroprotective effect against AD-related neurotoxicity. Humanin also improves overall insulin sensitivity in animal. Humanin are related to aging. Humanin analogue, in which the serine at position 14 is replaced by glycine, names HNG.

4-Nitrobenzoic acid (4Nitrobenzoic acid) is a pharmaceutical intermediate often found in the production of folic acid, DABA, PABA and dyes.

Cantharidin a natural toxin isolated from beetles in the families Meloidae and Oedemeridae has been reported to be toxic to some pests including the diamondback moth.