Tricine can clearly visualize tumors, may as melanoma imaging agents. Using the combination of tricine and a phosphine ligand, HYNIC-derivatized peptides or other small molecules can be labeled with 99mTc in high specific activity and with high stability for potential use as radiopharmaceuticals.

槲皮素 (Quercetagitrin) 是从非洲万寿菊 (Tagetesecta) 中分离出来的，具有抗炎活性。

热精精胺是精胺的结构异构体，在抑制木质部分化中发挥作用。温精精胺可用于作为植物生长调节剂和控制木材生物质生产的研究。