Potent GPR37L1 and GPR37 agonist (EC50 values are 5 and 7 nM, respectively). Stimulates signaling through pertussis toxin-sensitive G proteins. Stimulates ERK phosphorylation. Protects against cellular stress. Promotes myelin lipid synthesis and prolongs cell survival in both Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes; neuroprotective and glioprotective.

Damulin A is a natural product for research related to life sciences.

Methyl nomilinate from citrus can modulate cell cycle regulators to induce cytotoxicity in human colon cancer (SW480) cells in vitro.