The oxygenated sterols( 26-oxygenosterols ganoderol A, ganoderol B, ganoderal A, and ganoderic acid Y) from G. lucidum can inhibit cholesterol biosynthesis via conversion of acetate or mevalonate as a precursor of cholesterol.

YPC-22026 has potential anticancer activity, inducing tumor regression in a mouse xenograft model while inhibiting ZNF143-regulated genes.

Clemastanin B has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, it exerts its anti-influenza activity by inhibiting the virus multiplication, prophylaxsis and blocking the virus attachment.