ACTH (1-17), an adrenocorticotropin analogue, is a potent human melanocortin 1 (MC1) receptor agonist with a Ki of 0.21 nM. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), also known as corticotropin, is produced and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.

Ibuprofen diethylaminoethyl ester (BF DEAE) has anti-inflammatory activity, acts as a local anaesthetic and can be used in the study of neurological disorders.

Alismol has antihypertensive action, it decreases cardiac output, heart rate and left ventricular pressure, but it increases coronary flow, it has been used for the prevention of anginal attacks.