The main compound, identified as (E)-3-tridecen-2-one, inhibits the growth of a narrow range of microorganisms that live on the skin, including bacteria, fungi, and yeasts.

The compound also inhibits the phosphofructokinase enzyme, leading to glycogen depletion and hepatic shift.

In 2009, the novel compound isodeoxyhelicobasidin was identified from culture broth; this compound inhibits the enzyme human elastase.

Researchers noted that this compound demonstrates both root growth promotion and inhibits bacterial production.

These chemical compounds inhibit the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, preventing the normal breakdown of neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

The compound inhibits gamma-glutamylcysteine synthetase, the enzyme required in the first step of glutathione synthesis.

This phytotoxic compound inhibits seed germination and growth in making phosphorus more available in certain soils.

The compound can inhibit the enzyme up to 36% with a concentration of 0.5 mg/ml.

The compounds, named squarrosidine and pinillidine, inhibit the enzyme xanthine oxidase.

These compounds inhibit the growth of certain tumor cells when grown in vitro.