Xanthohumol, also known as 2', 4, 4'-trihydroxy-6'-methoxy-3'-prenylchalcone or desmethylxanthohumol, is a member of the class of compounds known as 3-prenylated chalcones. It inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 activity and shows chemopreventive effects.

Helichrysetin has mild anti-HIV-1 PR activity. Helichrysetin has great potentials for development as an anticancer agent, it has cytotoxic effect on four selected cancer cell lines, A549, MCF-7, Ca Ski, and HT-29.

Asebogenin is a natural product isolated from the leaves of Pieris japonica that exhibits antifungal activity, inhibits GPVI-induced platelet responses, and suppresses NET formation induced by pro-inflammatory stimuli.

Licochalcone D may be a potential drug for human melanoma treatment by inhibiting proliferation, inducing apoptosis via the mitochondrial pathway and blocking cell migration and invasion. Licochalcone D has cardioprotective potential against myocardial is

4-Hydroxyderricin, a potent and selective MAO-B inhibitor (IC50: 3.43 μM), is the main active ingredient of Angelica keiskei root, which mildly inhibits dopamine β-hydroxylase (DBH) activity and possesses antidepressant activity.

1. Isoliquiritin (Neoisoliquritin) has antitussive effects. 2. Isoliquiritin has antidepressant-like effects. 3. Isoliquiritin, liquiritin and isoliquirigenin inhibits the p53-dependent pathway and shows crosstalk between Akt activities.

Isobavachalcone (Corylifolinin) is a chalcone constituent of Angelica keiskei, has potent anti-inflammatory activity, possible can ameliorate neuronal injury in brain diseases associated with inflammation.

1. Thonningianin A has anti-cancer activities.2. Thonningianin A represents a new potent glutathione S-transferase in vitro inhibitor.3. Thonningianin A has antioxidant property, involves radical scavenging, anti-superoxide formation and metal chelation.

Nothofagin has antioxidant, and antithrombotic activities, it possesses anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting hyperpermeability, expression of CAMs, and adhesion and migration of leukocytes, thereby endorsing its usefulness as a therapy for vascular inflammatory diseases.

Naringenin chalcone is a natural product isolated from the stem of the plant Machaerium isadelphum (Fabaceae).Naringenin chalcone has anti-inflammatory activity.

Butein is a cAMP-specific PDE inhibitor, protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor, and SIRT1 activator. It sensitizes HeLa cells to Cisplatin by targeting FoxO3a via the AKT and ERK/p38 MAPK pathways.

Echinatin (Retrochalcone) is extracted from licorice and is a natural chalcone. Echinatin has a wide range of biological activities including hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial infections, and attenuates lung damage.

Broussochalcone A is a natural antioxidant and xanthine oxidase inhibitor (IC50 = 2.21 μM) that scavenges free radicals, inhibits iron-induced lipid peroxidation, and reduces nitric oxide synthesis in LPS-activated macrophages. Broussochalcone A induces apoptosis in human renal carcinoma cells by increasing ROS levels and activating the FOXO3 signaling pathway. Broussochalcone A is also a novel NR4A1 inhibitor that induces apoptosis in pancreatic cancer cells through NR4A1-dependent pathways.

Loureirin C can inhibit the activities of thrombin in vitro effectively.

1. Flavokawain B (Flavokavain B) has potent anti-inflammatory activity, can significantly inhibit production of NO and PGE2 in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells. 2. Flavokawain B, the hepatotoxic constituent from kava root, induces GSH-sensitive oxidative stress through modulation of IKK/NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways. 3. Flavokawain B induces apoptosis, has the potential usefulness of FKB for prevention and treatment of hormone-refractory prostate cancer in an adjuvant setting. 4. Flavokawain B acts through ROS generation and GADD153 up-regulation to regulate the expression of Bcl-2 family members, thereby inducing mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis in HCT116 cells.

1. Licochalcone B (LCB) inhibits the proliferation of human malignant bladder cancer cell lines (T24 and EJ) in vitro and antitumor activity in vivo in MB49 (murine bladder cancer cell line) tumor model. 2. LCB and Licochalcone D(LCD) significantly reduce

Isoliquiritin apioside, isolated from Glycyrrhizae radix rhizome, significantly decreases PMA-induced increases in MMP9 activities and suppresses PMA-induced activation of MAPK and NF-κB. Isoliquiritin apioside auppresseses invasiveness and angiogenesis o

Rottlerin (NSC-56346) is a natural product purified from Mallotus Philippinensis and is a specific PKC inhibitor (IC50: PKCδ of 3-6 μM, PKCα,β,γ of 30-42 μM, PKCε,η,ζ of 80-100 μM). Rottlerin causes apoptosis via caspase 3 activation.

Homobutein (3-O-Methylbutein) is a dual inhibitor of HDACs and NF-κB with IC50s of 190 and 38 μM. Homobutein is an iron chelator with anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antiparasite, and antioxidation activities.

Isoliquiritigenin (ISL) is a flavonoid natural product that inhibits influenza virus replication (EC50=24.7 μM) and aldose reductase activity (IC50=320 nM). Isoliquiritigenin has antitumor activity.

Okanin shows significant activities on both linoleic acid peroxidation inhibition and DPPH radical scavenging effect.

Flavokawain C (FKC), a naturally occurring chalcone, which can be isolated from Kava.FKC has the potential to be developed into chemotherapeutic drug for the treatment of colon adenocarcinoma.

Licraside is a tyrosinase inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.072 mM for monophenolase and can be used in studies about antibrowning and depigmenting agents.

Bavachalcone, a major bioactive compound isolated from *Psoralea corylifolia* L., may serve as a therapeutic drug for bone resorption-associated diseases. It protects endothelial function by increasing AMPK activity and MnSOD expression while reducing mitochondrial oxidative stress.