Tricine can clearly visualize tumors, may as melanoma imaging agents. Using the combination of tricine and a phosphine ligand, HYNIC-derivatized peptides or other small molecules can be labeled with 99mTc in high specific activity and with high stability for potential use as radiopharmaceuticals.

Sanggenon G is a cell-permeable and potent inhibitor of X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein (XIAP). Sanggenon G binds specifically to the BIR3 domain of XIAP with a binding affinity of 34.26 μM. Sanggenon G enhances caspase activation.

PKI(5-22)amide is the active inhibitory fragment of the inhibitor of the cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA). PKI(5-22)amide inhibits PKA activation, but fails to attenuate homologous desensitization of CRF1 receptors.