Porcine dynorphin A (1-13) is a potent, endogenous κ opioid receptor agonist and is antinociceptive at physiological concentrations. Exposure to dynorphin A (1-13) causes acute increases in [Ca2+]i in individual neurons similar to increases seen with acute NMDA treatment.

Nyasol may have potential to be developed as medicines for the treatment of allergies by inhibiting the activation of mast cells.

Cucurbit[7]uril is an emerging candidate for pharmaceutical excipients.Cucurbit[7]uril enhances photosensitization of porphyrins in Neuroblastoma cells.