Matairesinol has radical and superoxide scavenging activities; it also has anti-angiogenic activity by suppressing mROS signaling , can decrease hypoxia-inducible factor-1α± in hypoxic HeLa cells.

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.

Asarinin reduces peripheral blood concentration of IL-12 and inhibits the expression of CXCR3 and TLR4.