Allocryptopine has certain effects on anti-injury for hepatocyte, ameliorating liver function, and prohibiting hepatic fibrosis; it increases mRNA levels of cytochromes P450 1A in human hepatocytes and HepG2 cells independently of AhR.

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

Methyl nomilinate from citrus can modulate cell cycle regulators to induce cytotoxicity in human colon cancer (SW480) cells in vitro.