DRB18 is a highly effective pan-class inhibitor of glucose transporter proteins (GLUT). It significantly modulates energy-related metabolism in A549 cells by inducing alterations in the abundance of metabolites associated with glucose-related pathways.

6-Prenylapigenin is a biologically active flavonoid with anti-tumor activity and antiangiogenic properties. 6-Prenylapigenin exerts cytotoxicity against cancer cells, such as leukemia and solid cancer cells.

Shikonin is an TMEM16A chloride channel inhibitor (IC50: 6.5 μM). Shikonin is also a selective PKM2 inhibitor and can also suppress activation of the NF-κB pathway and inhibit TNF-α.