Tuberosin shows anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.It demonstrated a significantly potent inhibition on yeast α-glucosidase in a dose dependent manner.

Semilicoisoflavone B can inhibit sorbitol formation of rat lens incubated with a high concentration of glucose, indicates that it may be effective for preventing osmotic stress in hyperglycemia.

2-Deoxy-D-glucose 是葡萄糖的类似物，是一种具有抗病毒活性的糖酵解抑制剂。