Monacolin K,which has been proven to have cholesterol-lowering effects;and Citrinin,which is moderately nephrotoxic to vertebrates including humans.

• 其中红曲色素广泛用于食品着色,莫那可林K用作降血脂的药物,而桔霉素则对脊椎动物包括人体有肾毒性。