D-mannoheptose is the main non-structural carbohydrate in avocado. D-mannoheptose is a specific inhibitor of D-glucose phosphorylation. D-mannoheptose can prevent the release of insulin and the utilization of carbohydrates in rats.
Epicatechin pentaacetate is a phenolic compound from the V. mullaha fruit extracts, the utilization of V. mullaha fruit as functional food with prospective pharmaceutical, nutraceuticals and cosmeceutical properties.
Moracin C and moracin D, new phytoalexins from diseased mulberry, are antifungal compounds. Moracin may be protective influence in tumor promotion, utilization of Moracin may open a new avenue in the treatment of tumerigenesis.