Vesatolimod, also known as GS-9620, is being developed in clinical studies for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B viral (HBV) infection, with the goal of inducing a liver-targeted antiviral effect without inducing the adverse effects associated with current systemic interferon-α (IFN-α) therapies. It is demonstrate interferon-stimulated gene induction without detectable serum interferon at low oral doses. GS-9620 is a potent and oral agonist of Toll-like receptor-7, a pattern-recognition receptor whose activation results in innate and adaptive immune stimulation

Dofequidar (MS-209), a quinolone-derived sphingomyelin synthase inhibitor that blocks P-glycoprotein and multidrug resistance-associated protein-1, is under development by Schering for the potential treatment of multidrug resistant tumors. MS-209 had been in phase III clinical trials for the treatment of breast cancer and non-small lung cancer. But this research was discontinued in 2004. Detected adverse events are: nausea, vomiting, leukopenia, neutropenia, anorexia, constipation.

KYORIN Pharmaceutical has developed a new sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor type 1 agonist, 2-amino-2-propanediol hydrochloride (KRP-203), for immunomodulation in autoimmune diseases and organ transplantation. This drug was in phase II clinical trial for the treatment Ulcerative Colitis, but this study was terminated. In addition, it has been investigated for the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus and Crohn's Disease, these phases II clinical trial studies were successfully completed.

Chlorogenic acid is the ester of caffeic acid and (-)-quinic acid. Chlorogenic acid is a naturally occurring plant metabolite and can be found with the related compounds cryptochlorgenic acid and neochlorogenic acid in the leaves of Hibiscus sabdariffa, coffee, potato, eggplant, peaches, and prunes. Chlorogenic acid has been investigated as a dietary supplement to improve glucose intolerant hypoglycemia and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It has also been identified as a potential anticancer agent by reducing the expression of HIF-1a and Sphingosine Kinase-1. Chlorogenic acid was also identified as a neuraminidase blocker effective against influenza A virus (H1N1 and H3N2).

BCX-4430 hydrochloride is a salt of an antiviral adenosine analog BCX4430 (Immucillin-A) that acts as a viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) inhibitor. It was developed as a potential treatment for deadly filovirus infections such as Ebola virus disease and Marburg virus disease but also demonstrated broad-spectrum antiviral effectiveness against a range of other RNA virus families, including, bunyaviruses, arenaviruses, paramyxoviruses, and coronaviruses. Biochemical, reporter-based and primer-extension assays indicate that BCX4430 inhibits viral RNA polymerase function, acting as a non-obligate RNA chain terminator. BCX4430 inhibits infection of distinct filoviruses in human cells. Post-exposure administration of BCX4430 protects rodents against Ebola and Marburg virus disease and cynomolgus macaques from Marburg virus when administered as late as 48 hours after infection. BCX4430 is highly active in a Syrian golden hamster model of yellow fever, even when treatment is initiated at the peak of viral replication. BCX4430 also showed efficacy against Zika virus in a mouse model.

Adoprazine (SVL-313) is a full 5-HT1A receptor agonist and full D2/3 receptor antagonist possessing characteristics of an atypical antipsychotic, representing a potential novel treatment for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This drug together with some others, e.g. Mazapertine succinate, PF-217830 was discontinued from clinical trials due to either non-optimal pharmacokinetic properties or insufficient therapeutical efficacy.

Pimonidazole (developed as RO 038799) is a derivative of 2-nitroimidazole, which forms adducts (binds to thiol-containing proteins) only at low oxygen tension. Pimonidazole is a novel nontoxic hypoxia marker for the complementary study of tumor hypoxia and cell proliferation in different types of cancer. The drawback of pimonidazole as a hypoxic marker is that it detects only severe hypoxia.

Filgotinib (GLPG0634) is a highly selective JAK1 inhibitor. GLPG0634 is a promising drug candidate for the future treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. It is in phase III clinical trials (initiated mid-2016) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Most common adverse events observed were infections, gastrointestinal disorders and nervous system disorders.

Filgotinib (GLPG0634) is a highly selective JAK1 inhibitor. GLPG0634 is a promising drug candidate for the future treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. It is in phase III clinical trials (initiated mid-2016) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Most common adverse events observed were infections, gastrointestinal disorders and nervous system disorders.

Q203 (6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)piperidin-1-yl)benzyl)imidazo [1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxamide) is an an imidazopyridine antitubercular compound. Q203 targets the cytochrome b subunit (QcrB) of the cytochrome bc1 complex. This complex is an essential component of the respiratory electron transport chain of ATP synthesis. Q203 inhibited the growth of multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) M. tuberculosis clinical isolates in culture broth medium in the low nanomolar range and was efficacious in a mouse model of tuberculosis at a dose less than 1 mg per kg body weight, which highlights the potency of this compound. In addition, Q203 displays pharmacokinetic and safety profiles compatible with once-daily dosing. Q203 is a promising new clinical candidate for the treatment of tuberculosis.