(2R)-3α,7,4'-Trihydroxy-5-methoxy-8-prenylflavanone is derived exclusively from the roots of Sophora flavescens.

Trans-Petroselinic acid, the trans isomer of petroselinic acid and an isomer of oleic acid, is detected in the milk fat of cows, goats, and ewes, as well as human breast milk. In HepG2 cells, when treated with trans-petroselinic acid (100 μM), there is an increase in the cellular content of triacylglycerols and cholesterol esters. Additionally, it upregulates the transcription of genes associated with fatty acid synthesis (SREBP-1c, ACACA, FASN, SCD1) and cholesterol synthesis (HMGCR, HMGCS1, FDFT1, SREBP-2).

3-甲氧基酪胺是一种众所周知的 3-羟基酪胺/多巴胺的细胞外代谢物，是一种神经调节剂。