2-Methoxy-1H-phenalen-1-one (2-Methoxyphenalen-1-one) displays significantly enhanced activity against Mycosphaerella fijiensis in comparison with other phenylphenalenones.
Catalponol can enhance dopamine biosynthesis by inducing TH activity and protect against L-DOPA-induced cytotoxicity in PC12 cells, which was mediated by the increased levels of cyclic AMP.