Andrographolide, a diterpenoid, is known for its anti-inflammatory effects. It can be isolated from various plants of the genus Andrographis, commonly known as 'creat'. Andrographolide has been tested for its anti-inflammatory effects in various stressful conditions, such as ischemia, pyrogenesis, arthritis, hepatic or neural toxicity, carcinoma, and oxidative stress. Apart from its anti-inflammatory effects, andrographolide also exhibits immunomodulatory effects by effectively enhancing cytotoxic T cells, natural killer (NK) cells, phagocytosis, and antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC). The properties of andrographolide, such as its ability to induce apoptosis of cancer cells and inhibition of DTH, its anti-oxidative and cytoprotective effect, and its ability to enhance CTLs and NK cell activation makes it a potent antiviral agent. Andrographolide inhibited the growth of human breast, prostate, and hepatoma tumors. Andrographolide could be a potent anticancer agent when used in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents.

Tanzisertib (CC-930) is a potent and selective inhibitor of JNK1/JNK2/JNK3 with IC50 values of 61 nM, 7 nM and 6 nM respectively. Tanzisertib had been in phase II clinical trials for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and discoid lupus erythematosus. But this research was discontinued in 2012. In 2011, the compound was granted orphan drug designation in the U.S. and the E.U. for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The compound was co-developed by Celgene and Ligand.

Japan Tobacco developed JTV-519 (known also as K201) as an antiarrhythmic agent. This drug was in Phase II trials for the potential treatment of Atrial Fibrillation, but study was terminated. In experimental myofibrillar overcontraction models, JTV-519 demonstrated greater cardioprotectant effects than propranolol, also, this drug investigated against heart failure, but then these researches have been discontinued. In addition, K201 was in phase II clinical trial for investigation its topical implementation for Atopic Dermatitis. The mechanism of its action is both complex and controversial, known that it is a non-specific blocker of sodium, potassium and calcium channels (multiple-channel blocker). It is believed to stabilize the closed state of the RyR2 (cardiac ryanodine receptor) by increasing its affinity for the FKBP12.6 (12.6 kDa FK506 binding protein), in addition was suggested, that suppression of spontaneous Ca2 release and the activity of RyR2 contributes, at least in part, to the anti-arrhythmic properties of K201.

MK-0773 is an orally active selective androgen receptor modulator. The safety and efficacy of MK-0773 was evaluated in sarcopenic elderly women. The MK-0773- induced improvements in lean body mass were not accompanied by statistically significant improvements in physical function. Higher dose of MK-0773 or longer duration of therapy might have resulted in improvements in physical function, but liver transaminase elevations likely preclude further development of MK-0773. Drug-candidate had been in phase I clinical trials for the treatment of osteoporosis.

Lometrexol, formerly known as DDATHF; LY 264618; T-64 was the first glycinamide ribonucleotide formyl transferase (GARFT) inhibitor to be investigated clinically. Lometrexol had been in phase II clinical trial for the treatment non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, the studies have been discontinued by Tularik Inc, because Company had suggested, that drug would face competition from other companies in the indication

RO4929097 (R-4733) is a small-molecule inhibitor of gamma-secretase (γ-secretase) with high oral bioavailability leading to the blockade of Notch signaling in tumor cells. This compound was co-developed by Roche and National Cancer Institute (NCI). RO4929097 had been in phase II clinical trials for the treatment of melanoma, colorectal cancer, and pancreatic cancer. However, these researches has been discontinued. Combination of RO4929097 and bevacizumab was well tolerated in phase I of clinical trial and can be considered in patients with recurrent malignant glioma.

Lefradafiban, an orally active prodrug of fradafiban, is a novel glycoprotein (IIb/IIIa) inhibitor for the treatment of unstable angina. The pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of lefradafiban were assessed in 130 healthy male volunteers who received a single dose of 10, 50, 75, 100, or 150 mg or multiple doses of 25, 50, 60, 75, 90, or 100 mg three times daily for one week. After both single and multiple doses, receptor occupancy and plasma lefradafiban levels correlated with platelet aggregation. Lefradafiban had been in phase II clinical trials by Boehringer Ingelheim for the treatment of thrombosis. However, it has been terminated.

Fosfosal (2-phosphonoxybenzoic acid) is a O-phosphorylated derivative of salicylic acid used in analgesic and anti-inflammatory therapy. Fosfosal showed analgesic effect in the acetic acid-induced writhing and in the hot plate tests in mice, and showed antiinflammatory effect in the xylene induced mice ears swelling and in acetic acid induced increased vascular permeability tests in mice. Both the effects had no significant differences between fosfosal and aspirin, but the former had less stomach irritation.

Filibuvir (PF-868554), being developed by Pfizer, is an orally administered, non-nucleoside inhibitor of the HCV NS5B RNA-dependent RNA polymerase for the potential treatment of chronic hepatitis C (HCV) infection. Filibuvir is a potent and specific inhibitor of the virally encoded NS5B polymerase, and inhibited genotype 1 sub genomic HCV replication in the cell-based replicon system. In phase I and a IIa clinical trial in treatment-naïve patients infected with genotype 1 HCV, filibuvir monotherapy or in combination with pegylated IFNα2a/ribavirin (the standard of care [SoC] for HCV infection) for up to 4 weeks significantly reduced HCV RNA levels compared with placebo or SoC alone. However, company stopped development of the drug and the decision to halt development of the non-nucleoside polymerase inhibitor, which was in mid-stage testing, was not related to any safety issues.

Sotrastaurin, an orally-active, first-in-class immunomodulator, is under development by Novartis for the treatment of uveal melanoma and diffuse-large B-cell lymphoma. Sotrastaurin is a low molecular mass synthetic compound that potently inhibits the PKC α, β and the θ isoforms resulting in selective NF-κB inactivation. Sotrastaurin is a potent and selective pan-PKC inhibitor, mostly for PKCθ with Ki of 0.22 nM in a cell-free assay. Inhibition of PKC beta in B-cells results in prevention of NF-kB-mediated signaling and down regulation of NF-kB target genes. This may eventually lead to an induction of G1 cell cycle arrest and tumor cell apoptosis in susceptible tumor cells. This agent may act synergistically with other chemotherapeutic agents. PKC, a family of serine/threonine protein kinases overexpressed in certain types of cancer cells, is involved in cell differentiation, mitogenesis, inflammation, and the activation and survival of lymphocytes. Sotrastaurin is currently in phase II trials by Novartis for the treatment of large B-cell lymphoma and uveal melanoma. Sotrastaurin was in Phase II of clinical development for the prevention of acute rejection after solid organ transplantation and psoriasis, but this reseach had being discontinued.