Caerulein, desulfated is the desulfurated form of Caerulein. Caerulein is a deceptide with the same five carboxy-terminal amino acids as gastrin and cholecystatin (CCK).

淫羊藿素具有激素调节活性和心血管功能改善活性。淫羊藿素具有抗癌活性，可诱导S期阻滞和细胞凋亡，抑制ENKL细胞增殖。

葛根素已被研究用于治疗酒精滥用。