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(-)-Epipodophyllotoxin (2) is an antiproliferative agent targeting cancer cells, exhibiting GI50 values of 0.36 μM in HeLa cells and 0.24 μM in MCF-7 cells, and inhibiting mitotic spindle assembly in vitro.

Americanol A enhances choline acetyltransferase activity; has neurotrophic properties.

Furanones (HDMF) are mainly derived from American grape (Vitis labrusca) and its hybrid varieties. As an important aroma compound in fruits, it exhibits strawberry-like aroma characteristics in some wines.

Akagerine is derived from the root bark of South American Strychnos.

Pseudoginsenoside F11 (Ginsenoside A1) is a component of Panax quinquefolium (American ginseng) which main pharmacological activities are positive inotropic effect on isolated heart function, good therapeutic effect on myocardial ischemia, and good protective effect on cardio-cerebrovascular system and nervous system.

Dihydrobaicalin, a flavonoid glycoside, is isolated from the American skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora L.) [1].

Gallocatechin gallate is a flavonoid compound isolated from South American snake plant, with antiviral activity by inhibiting the entry and release stages of pseudorabies virus replication.

Polyphemusin II is an antimicrobial peptide isolated from the blood cells of the American horseshoe crab. It exhibits antimicrobial activity against a variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, as well as fungi.