SU 1498 是受体酪氨酸激酶 VEGF 受体 2（VEGFR2，又名 FLK1；IC50 = 700 nM）的选择性抑制剂。

Chronic intracerebroventricular (ICV) injection of a VGF peptide named TLQP-21 increased resting energy expenditure and temperature in mice. Furthermore, in mice fed a high-fat diet, the same peptide prevented the increase in body and white adipose tissue (WAT) weight as well as hormonal changes associated with a high-fat regimen.

3-阿魏酰-4-咖啡酰奎尼酸是绿原酸异构体。绿原酸是相关的咖啡品质标志、味道和香气前体以及重要的生物活性化合物。