Member of the neurotrophin growth factor family that binds and activates TrkB and p75 neurotrophin receptors. Enhances the survival, growth and differentiation of neurons. BDNF expression is altered in neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.

Namirotene (CBS 211A) is a protein biosynthesis inhibitor, a synthetic retinoic acid analog that is used in the study of corneal diseases, corneal ulcers and dry eye syndrome.

2,4-Dihydroxy-4,6-dimethoxydihydrochalcone is a natural product for research related to life sciences.