N-Acetyl lysyltyrosylcysteine amide is a non-toxic, potent, reversible, and specific myeloperoxidase (MPO) tripeptide inhibitor that effectively inhibits MPO production in vivo, attenuates neuronal damage, preserves brain tissue and neurological function post-stroke, and inhibits MPO-dependent hypochlorite (HOCl) production, protein nitration, and LDL oxidation.

An iron chelating agent with properties like edetic acid. DTPA has also been used as a chelator for other metals, such as plutonium.

ICCB-19 HCl is an inhibitor of TRADD (TNFRSF1A Associated Via Death Domain).