Kushenol A is a kind of Adenosine 3', 5'-cyclic monophosphate(cAMP)phosphodiesterase inhibitiors, it shows selective alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activity. Kushenol A and kushenol C exhibit inhibitory activity against Sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter 2(SGLT2).
Kushenol C is a good 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenger, and it exhibits inhibitory activity against Sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter 2(SGLT2). Kushenol C shows antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus mutan
Kushenol I is a GABAA receptor modulator, it exhibits inhibitory activity against Sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter 2(SGLT2).Kushenol I is shown to be active against the plant pathogenic fungus Cladosporium cucumerinum.
Kushenol K is a potent and Selective Inhibitor of cGMP Phosphodiesterase 5, it also has inhibitory effects on diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT). Kushenol K shows weak antiviral activity against Herpes simplex virus types I and II.