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.

Apterin has anti-inflammatory activity in vitro, it shows significantly inhibitory activity on nitric oxide production in RAW264.7 cells.

4-Methylumbelliferyl-β-D-glucuronide hydrate is a fluorogenic substrat.