3-Bromopyruvic acid is a hexokinase II inhibitor with Ki of 2.4 mM for glycolysis/hexokinase inhibition. It is inhibitor of tumour cell energy metabolism and chemopotentiator of platinum drugs.

Di-O-methylhonokiol (Honokiol dimethyl ether), a phenolic component of Magnolia grandiflora L, exhibits antimicrobial activity and significant antioxidant activity against Gram-positive and acid-resistant bacteria and fungi.

Lucidenic acid SP1 is a natural product.