Oryzalin is a selective preemergence surface-applied herbicide used for control of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in fruit trees, nut trees, vineyards, established bermudagrass turf and established ornamentals. It inhibits the growth of germinating weed seeds. Oryzalin is an effective inhibitor of human carbonic anhydrases (CAs). Eleven out of 12 catalytically active human CAs were strongly inhibited by oryzalin and exhibited affinities of approximately 2–2000 nM. Oryzalin has been shown to bind specifically to plant tubulin in vitro, inhibited its polymerization, and partly depolymerize taxol-stabilized microtubules. It also inhibits polymerization of leishmania microtubules in vitro.

LY-255283 is a tetrazole derivative that acts as the competitive antagonist of the Leukotriene B4 (LTB4) receptor 2 (BLT2). LY255283 shows potent inhibition of LTB4 binding to human neutrophils and of LTB4-induced aggregation of guinea-pig neutrophils. In guinea-pigs, this compound also suppressed both specific binding of LTB4 to lung membrane and LTB4-induced contraction of lung parenchyma. Intravenous and oral administration of LY255283 dose-dependently reduced airway obstruction in guinea-pigs induced by LTB4, but not by histamine and U- 46619. Antigen-induced lung eosinophilia in rats was inhibited by orally administered LY255283. LY255283 exhibited the ability to suppress the shock induced by endotoxin and splanchnic artery occlusion in rats. LY255283 (bolus i.v. and subsequent infusion) attenuated endotoxin-induced adult respira¬tory distress syndrome in the pig model. LY255283 is used in leukotriene receptor research along with other selective leukotriene receptor agonists and antagonist to identify and differentiate the physiological and cell signaling effects of the leukotriene B4 receptor on processes such as paclitaxel resistance in MCF-7/DOX breast cancer cells, monocyte-derived dendritic cell chemotaxis, and 5-lipoxygenase activity and interleukin-8 production in human neutrophils.

LY-165163 is a partial agonist of serotonin receptors 5-HT1A and 5-HT1D. It exhibits marked activity at both pre- and postsynaptic dopaminergic D2 (D3 and D1) receptors. LY-165163 caused a significant and dose-dependent hypothermia in rats. As a 5-HT1D receptor agonist, LY-165163 was proposed for the ocular pain treatment.

Selective, potent, orally bioavailable full 5-HT1A antagonist. S-(+)-enantiomer of (±)-LY426965 is more active in comparison with its opposite enantiomer (R)-(-)-LY 426965. LY426965 completely reversed the effects of nicotine withdrawal on the auditory startle reflex in rats. In microdialysis experiments, LY426965, when administered with fluoxetine, significantly increased extracellular levels of serotonin above those achievable with fluoxetine alone. In electrophysiological studies, the administration of LY426965 both blocked and reversed the effects of fluoxetine on 5-HT neuronal activity. Preclinical results indicate that LY426965 may have clinical use as a pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation and depression and related disorders.

LY-334370 is a selective agonist at the serotonin 1F receptor. Lilly had been conducting phase II clinical testing of this compound in Europe as a potential therapy for migraine headaches. Lilly has now announced that it has discontinued commercial development of LY 334370 as a result of a review of data from an ongoing animal toxicology study. It was reported that the compound causes G-protein activation that is mediated by 5-HT1A receptors.

Catharanthine is a terpene indole alkaloid produced by the medicinal plant Catharanthus roseus. Catharanthine is derived from strictosidine, but the exact mechanism by which this happens is currently unknown. Catharanthine is one of the two precursors that form vinblastine, the other being vindoline.

LY-450108 had been in phase I clinical trial by Lilly, where was shown, that this drug safe and well tolerated in healthy subjects. This drug in the preclinical studies on animal models for the treatment of depression and Parkinson's disease.

LY-288513 is a selective CCK2 receptor antagonist (IC50 values are 16 and > 30,000 nM for CCK2 and CCK1 respectively). LY-288513 displays anxiolytic and antipsychotic properties in vivo.

Indecainide, an antiarrhythmic agent classified as type IC. Class IC drugs greatly depress intracardiac conduction and are the most potent antiarrhythmic compounds able to suppress ventricular premature beats. Indecainide was used under brand name decabid for the treatment of life-threatening dysrhythmias and sustained ventricular tachycardia. However, that usage was discontinued. Indecainide have mediated the pharmacological actions through a blocking of Na+-channel.

Pergolide is a long-acting dopamine agonist approved in 1982 for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. It is an ergot derivative that acts on the dopamine D2 and D3, alpha2- and alpha1-adrenergic, and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) receptors. It was indicated as adjunct therapy with levodopa/carbidopa in the symptomatic treatment of parkinsonian syndrome. It was later found that pergolide increased the risk of cardiac valvulopathy. The drug was withdrawn from the US market in March 2007 and from the Canadian market in August 2007. Pergolide stimulates centrally-located dopaminergic receptors resulting in a number of pharmacologic effects. Five dopamine receptor types from two dopaminergic subfamilies have been identified. The dopaminergic D1 receptor subfamily consists of D1 and D5 subreceptors and are associated with dyskinesias. The dopaminergic D2 receptor subfamily consists of D2, D3 and D4 subreceptors and has been associated with improvement of symptoms of movement disorders. Thus, agonist activity specific for D2 subfamily receptors, primarily D2 and D3 receptor subtypes, are the primary targets of dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents. It is thought that postsynaptic D2 stimulation is primarily responsible for the antiparkinsonian effect of dopamine agonists, while presynaptic D2 stimulation confers neuroprotective effects. This semisynthetic ergot derivative exhibits potent agonist activity on dopamine D2- and D3-receptors. It also exhibits agonist activity on dopamine D4, D1, and D5, 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)1A, 5-HT1B, 5-HT1D, 5-HT2A, 5-HT2B, 5-HT2C, α2A-, α2B-, α2C-, α1A-, α1B-, and α1D-adrenergic receptors. Parkinsonian Syndrome manifests when approximately 80% of dopaminergic activity in the nigrostriatal pathway of the brain is lost. As this striatum is involved in modulating the intensity of coordinated muscle activity (e.g. movement, balance, walking), loss of activity may result in dystonia (acute muscle contraction), Parkinsonism (including symptoms of bradykinesia, tremor, rigidity, and flattened affect), akathesia (inner restlessness), tardive dyskinesia (involuntary muscle movements usually associated with long-term loss of dopaminergic activity), and neuroleptic malignant syndrome, which manifests when complete blockage of nigrostriatal dopamine occurs. High dopaminergic activity in the mesolimbic pathway of the brain causes hallucinations and delusions; these side effects of dopamine agonists are manifestations seen in patients with schizophrenia who have overractivity in this area of the brain. The hallucinogenic side effects of dopamine agonists may also be due to 5-HT2A agonism. The tuberoinfundibular pathway of the brain originates in the hypothalamus and terminates in the pituitary gland. In this pathway, dopamine inhibits lactotrophs in anterior pituitary from secreting prolactin. Increased dopaminergic activity in the tuberoinfundibular pathway inhibits prolactin secretion. Pergolide also causes transient increases in somatotropin (growth hormone) secretion and decreases in luteinizing hormone (LH) concentrations. Pergolide is not available for use by humans in the United States, but approved for veterinary use; it was used in various other countries for the treatment of various conditions including Parkinson's disease, hyperprolactinemia, and restless leg syndrome. Pergolide in Europe was indicated for Parkinson's disease only when other dopaminergic agonist treatments had failed, and treatment had to be initiated by a neurologist. The label warned against using doses of more than 5mg a day, whether alone or in combination with levodopa. However the marketing of this drug finally stopped in France in May 2011 and sales elsewhere in Europe ceased eventually.