1. Lutein (Xantofyl) has antitumour action. 2. Lutein has antimutagenic action. 3. Lutein has a wide range of antimicrobial action. 4. Lutein is potentially useful for treating macular degeneration.
Patulitrin has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and larvicidal activities, oral and topical administration of patuletin and patulitrin inhibited acute inflammation in mice.
2-Methylbutyl acetate is the acetate ester formally derived from the condensation of acetic acid with 2-methylbutan-1-ol. 2-Methylbutyl acetate is the metabolite of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, it has been reported as a volatile organic compound in Vitis vinifera, Tagetes minuta, and Myrtus communis.