Lysicamine shows significant antioxidant capacity in the ORAC(FL) assay and it is active against S. epidermidis and C. dubliniensis, with MIC values in the range 12.5-100 microg mL(-1). Lysicamine has antimicrobial and anti-inflammation activity, the mini
(-)-Fargesol is a nartural product from the flowers buds of Magnolia fargesii,the dried flower buds of M. fargesii, has been used as therapy for nasal empyema and headache.
Fargesone B inhibits the vascular smooth muscle contraction by suppressing the voltage- and receptor-activated calcium influxes in a nonselective manner.
Magnolignan A-2-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside has medium cytotoxic activity against HEp-2 and HepG2 cells, with IC(50) of 13.3 microM, and 46.4 microM, respectively.
Fargesone A shows inhibitory effects on nitric oxide (NO) production in the lipopolysaccharide plus interferon-gamma activated-murine macrophage cell line, J774.1.
Magnaldehyde B is a natural lipase inhibitor(IC50= 96.96 uM). Magnaldehyde B can inhibit the proliferation of tumor cells, and might be an anti-tumoric agent.
Obovatol has antioxidant, neuroprotective, antiinflammatory, antithrombotic and antitumour effects, it is a potent NF-κB inhibitors for Alzheimer's disease treatment.