Scutellarin, an active flavone isolated from Scutellaria baicalensis, can inhibit RANKL-mediated MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathway in osteoclasts, and down-regulate the STAT3/Girdin/Akt signaling in HCC cells.

Crocetine dimethyl ester (Dimethylcrocetin) is a saffronin derivative exhibiting antioxidant properties, inhibition of AChE activity, and suppression of cell growth and differentiation.

Methyl-β-cyclodextrin, a cyclic heptasaccharide, is an effective agent for the depletion of cholesterol from cells; also inhibits PEL cell growth with an IC50 of 3.33-4.23 mM.