The alpha factor pheromone arrests yeast in the G1 phase of their cell cycle. Alpha Factor Mating Pheromone induces the expression of mating genes, changes in nuclear architecture, and polarzes growth toward the mating partner.

(-)-Benzotetramisole makes an efficient and selective catalyst. (-)-Benzotetramisole is a benzannulated derivative of the anthelmintic compound tetraimidazole 3 and is itself an effective catalyst for conversion.

别嘌呤醇核糖苷是别嘌呤醇的代谢产物，具有抗寄生虫的功效。