Superoxide dismutase, Porcine erythrocytes (SOD) is the only antioxidant enzyme that scavenges the superoxide anion by converting this free radical to oxygen and hydrogen peroxide, thus preventing peroxynitrite production and further damage. Superoxide dismutase, Porcine erythrocytes is extensively researched and used in anti-inflammatory, antitumor, radiation protection, and antisenility applications.

Worenine is used in the a flurophore switched probe which aids in correction of an abasic site (AP site) caused by the removal of a damaged base in DNA.

Sculponeatin N may have protective effects on the lipid peroxidation-damaged live cells.