Lucialdehyde B exhibits potent inhibitory activity against herpes simplex virus. It shows cytotoxic effects on Lewis lung carcinoma (LLC), T-47D, Sarcoma 180, and Meth-A tumor cell lines.
(S)-BI-1001 is an active S-enantiomer of BI-1001. (S)-BI-1001 has antiviral potency against HIV-1 integrase (IC50: 28 nM, and EC50: 450 nM and a Kd: 4.7 μM).