WJ-39 is an orally active aldose reductase (AR) inhibitor that ameliorates renal lesions in diabetic nephropathy through activation of Nrf2 signaling, and may be used to ameliorate renal insufficiency and fibrosis.WJ-39 inhibits oxidative stress and inhibits the activation of the inflammatory vesicle of the oligomerization structural domain-like receptor family, pyrin structural domain 3 (NLRP3).

D-methionine sulfoxide 是 Methionine sulfoxide 的 D 型异构体。Methionine sulfoxide 是 Methionine 的氧化产物。Methionine 是牛奶或豆类蛋白中的限制性氨基酸，在储存或加工过程中易被氧化。

Saikosaponin B2 作用于 HCV E2，抑制多种基因型菌株的感染，并防止血清来源的 HCV 与肝癌细胞结合。