Eupatoriopicrin shows anti-trypanosomal activity and cytotoxicity against Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense. Eupatoriopicrin-induced DNA damage may play a role in the observed cytotoxicity, it shows a weak sensitizing capacity in guinea pigs.
Echinatin exerts a protective effect against ischemia/reperfusion (I/R)-induced myocardial injury on hearts, this effect may be attributed to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of this compound. Echinatin can inhibit DNP-ATPase activity whil