Kansuinine E, a jatrophane-type diterpenoid, is a plant-derived compound isolated from the roots of E. kansui. It functions as a nitric oxide inhibitor, with an inhibitory concentration of 6.3 μM (IC50).

[Asn670,Leu671]-Amyloid β/A4 Protein Precursor770 (667-675)

H-Ala-Ala-OH (L-Alanyl-L-alanine; Ala-Ala) is a nonpolar dipeptide that is absorbed by human intestinal Caco-2 cells. The transport of alanine (Ala), like proton/amino acid symport, can lead to cytoplasmic acidification.