Seproxetine, also known as (S)-norfluoxetine, is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It is the most important active metabolite of the widely used antidepressant fluoxetine, but little is known about its pharmacological actions. Seproxetine was being investigated by Eli Lilly and Company as an antidepressant; however, a cardiac side effect was noted and development was discontinued.

IRDABISANT is a histamine H3 receptor inverse agonist with potential therapeutic utility in cognition enhancement.

Radafaxine (GW353162, ( )-(2S,3S)-2-(3-chlorophenyl-3,5,5-trimethyl-2-morphinol) or S,S-hydroxybupropion) is an active metabolite of bupropion. It acts as an inhibitor of the dopamine transporter. Radafaxine was investigated for the treatment of depression however, development was discontinued.

Aplindore (DAB-452) is a small molecule that displays potent dopamine D2 receptor partial agonist activity in in vitro and in vivo assays and is predicted to have antipsychotic efficacy without motor side effects. Aplindore had been in phase II clinical trials for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome. Aplindore was generally well tolerated and there were no withdrawals due to adverse events and no serious adverse events.

Entinostat (MS-275) is an orally active, highly selective, small-molecule histone deacetylase inhibitor (HDACi) derived from benzamide. Entinostat preferentially inhibited HDAC1 versus HDAC3 and had no inhibitory activity toward HDAC8. The time to maximum plasma concentration (tmax) of entinostat ranged from 0.5 to 60h (median of 2h). Elimination of the drug was bi-exponential, with a terminal half-life of 30-80h. Entinostat is a well-tolerated that demonstrates promising therapeutic potential in both solid and hematologic malignancies. Its efficacy does not appear directly dose-related, and as such, more relevant biomarkers are needed to adequately assess its activity.

Midafotel (CPPene; SDZ EAA 494) is a selective competitive antagonist at the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) subtype of glutamate receptor. It was originally designed as a potential therapy for excitotoxicity, epilepsy or neuropathic pain. Midafotel had been in phase III clinical trials by Novartis for the treatment of brain injury. However, this research has been discontinued.

Calcimycin is an ionophore, polyether antibiotic from Streptomyces chartreusensis. It binds and transports calcium and other divalent cations across membranes and uncouples oxidative phosphorylation while inhibiting ATPase of rat liver mitochondria. The substance is used mostly as a biochemical tool to study the role of divalent cations in various biological systems. Calcimycin has antibiotic properties against gram-positive bacteria and fungi. Inex Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Canada) reported an innovative application of Calcimycin. "Inex" used Calcimycin as a molecular tool in order to make artificial liposomes loaded with anti-cancer drugs such as Topotecan. In in vitro fertilization (IVF) field, Ca Ionophore can be used in case of low fertilization rate after ICSI procedure, particularly with Globozoospermia (Round Head sperm syndrome), Ca Ionophore plays role in oocyte activation after ICSI. Recommended use is 0.5 microgram/ml twice for 10 min interrupted with fresh media with 30 min incubation, followed with regular injected eggs culture for IVF

Pralnacasan is a potent, non-peptide inhibitor of interleukin-1beta converting enzyme (ICE, aka Caspase-1). It was originally discovered by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and licensed for development to Aventis Pharma. In 2003 Aventis and Vertex Pharmaceuticals agreed to voluntarily discontinue development based on results from a 9-month animal toxicity trial that showed liver abnormalities due to chronic high doses of pralnacasan. Pralnacasan has also been investigated for the treatment of Partial Epilepsy; advancing to Phase II clinical trials.

DOV 216,303 [(+/-)-1-(3, 4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo-[3.1.0] hexane hydrochloride] is the prototype of a class of compounds referred to as "triple" reuptake inhibitors. DOV 216,303 were licensed from Wyeth in 1998. This compound inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine (NE), serotonin (5-HT), and dopamine (DA), the three neurotransmitters most closely linked to major depressive disorder. In August 2004, DOV entered into a development and commercialization partnership for the triple reuptake inhibitors (DOV 21,947 and DOV 216,303) with Merck for depression.

Fananserin is a potential antipsychotic compound with a high affinity for both D4 and 5-HT2A receptors, and negligible affinity for D2 receptors. Fananserin has been researched for the treatment of schizophrenia. Fananserin was the first selective D4/5-HT2A antagonist to undergo clinical trials for schizophrenia. It has a high affinity for D4 (Ki 2.9 nM) and 5-HT2A (Ki 0.37 nM) receptors and is over 100-fold selective versus H1, a1 adrenergic, 5-HT1A and D2 dopamine receptors. Development of this compound was halted following phase II clinical trials due to lack of efficacy.