7,4'-Dihydroxy-8-methylflavan can significantly promote mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) osteogenic differentiation by increasing the levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity. 7,4'-Dihydroxy-8-methylflavan also has free radical scavenging properties.
Glycinol enhances osteogenic differentiation and attenuates the effects of age on mesenchymal stem cells, it could as a potential preventive or treatment for osteoporosis. Glycinol also has antidiuretic activity.