Tetramethylammonium ion has limited toxicity of dermal exposure, but fatal effects can be introduced by pre-treatment with hydroxide ion.

Lactitol (D-Lactitol) 是乳果糖的糖类似物, 有潜力用于便秘和肝性脑病的研究。Lactitol是糖醇, 用作替代甜味剂。

Yadanzigan (YDZG) is an anti-inflammatory agent and a NLRP3 inhibitor. Yadanzigan specifically inhibits NLRP3 activation via inhibiting NF-κB pathway and Reactive Oxygen Species production. Yadanzigan also moderates LPS -induced acute lung injury (ALI) in mice.