Saikosaponin b3 is isolated from the roots of Bupleurum falcatum L.. Saikosaponin b3 inhibits ACTH-induced lipolysis in the fat cells and exhibits analgesic effects.

Malonyl Coenzyme A (lithium) is a coenzyme A derivative that is utilized in fatty acid and polyketide synthesis and in the transport of α-ketoglutarate across the mitochondrial membrane.

(+)-Hannokinol and MESO-hannokinol can significantly inhibit lipopolysaccharide-induced nitric oxide production in BV2 microglial cells at concentrations ranging from 1 microM to 100 microM.