Licorisoflavan A shows weak scavenging activity against superoxide anion radical, it and licoricidin have potential for the development of novel host-modulating strategies for the treatment of cytokine and/or MMP-mediated disorders such as periodontitis.L
Eriobofuran, a phytoalexin, has antimicrobialactivity, it can inhibit strongly the spore germination and germ tube growth of Pestalotia funerea, a host-pathogenic fungus of loquat tree.