Altenusin was reported as myosin light chain kinase inhibitor and sphingomyelinase inhibitor.TAN-420E has antitumor activity.

TAN-420E曾有肿瘤活性，易氧化为Herbimycin A，后者是很好的除草剂，并具有一定菌活性。

Mechanoenzymes such as myosin, dynein, and kinesin interact with the cytoskeletal filaments and tubules to generate forces that cause movements.

机械酶，例如，肌球蛋白，动力蛋白，驱动蛋白与微丝，微作用产生动力而引起细胞运动。