Evodine has antinociceptive activity.

TLR2/6 agonist (also a putative TLR10 ligand). Activates NF-κB. Induces pro-inflammatory cytokines including IL-8, IL-1β, CCL20 and TNF-α in vitro. Synergizes with IFNγ to induce CXCL10 release from melanoma cells.

D-3-Phenyllactic acid is an anti-bacterial agent excreted by Geotrichum candidum inhibits a range of Gram-positive from humans and foodstuffs and Gram-negative bacteria found in humans.