VK-28 is a brain permeable iron chelator with neuroprotection. VK-28 inhibits basal as well as iron-induced mitochondrial lipid peroxidation.

Acid Yellow 9 monosodium salt is an azo dye, degraded by Pseudomonas fluorescens as a sole source of nitrogen, carbon, and energy for the bacterium.

Bruceine E is isolated from B. javanica seeds with hypoglycemia effects. Bruceine E can be used for studies about acting as an insulin secretagogue.