MK-0767 is a potent hypoglycaemic insulin sensitizer being evaluated by Kyorin with potential as an antidiabetic agent. MK-0767 acts as a dual agonist of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors alpha and gamma, induced high-affinity interactions of PPARα and PPARγ with the transcriptional coactivator CBP in vitro. In ob/ob mice, MK-0767 normalized hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia with equal or greater potency and efficacy than pioglitazone. Treatment of hamsters with MK-0767 produced substantial reductions in blood cholesterol and triglycerides. In dogs, MK-0767 reduced serum cholesterol levels with a potency more than 10-fold greater than simvastatin. The efficacies of MK-0767 and simvastatin were additive when given together.

GW 590735 is a selective and potent agonist of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARα), a ligand-activated transcription factor that plays a key role in lipid homeostasis. Activation of PPARα results in increased clearance of triglyceride (TG) rich very low-density lipoprotein. GW 590735 was in phase II clinical trial for the treatment of dyslipidemia, but that study was discontinued.

Tifenazoxide is a thiadiazine derivative patented by Novo Nordisk A/S as the opener of the KATP-regulated potassium channels useful in the treatment of the endocrine system diseases. Tifenazoxide is a selective opener of the beta-cell type (SUR1 / Kir6.2) KATP channel that characterized as competitive inhibitors of glibenclamide binding to membranes of HEK293 cells expressing human SUR1/Kir6.2and as potent inhibitors of insulin release in isolated rat islets. In clinical trials, Tifenazoxide administration leads to a decrease in insulin concentrations 1 h post-dose. This was accompanied by an increase in glucose and growth hormone concentrations (NS), but not of glucagon. During the OGTT a dose-dependent reduction in the 2 h glucose value was observed.

Asimadoline is an orally active, highly selective kappa-opioid receptor agonist with approximately 500-fold greater affinity for human kappa-, as compared with either delta- or mu-opioid receptors. Due to its high selectivity for the kappa-opioid receptor, asimadoline does not produce mu-opioid like side effects. It is investigated for use/treatment in irritable bowel syndrome, pruritus, postoperative ileus. A drug interaction study investigating the coadministration of asimadoline with ketoconazole was performed in healthy volunteers - a two to three-fold increase in AUC and Cmax of asimadoline was observed with concomitant administration of ketoconazole. The most common adverse events are diarrhea, nausea, sinusitis, headache and fatigue.

Eptapirone is a potent, selective and efficacious 5-HT1A receptor agonist. In rats, it is readily bioavailable after oral administration. Likely, because of its high efficacy at 5-HT1A receptors, Eptapirone exerted powerful antidepressant- and anxiolytic-like activity in animal models. Eptapirone given in the evening suppresses REM (rapid eye movement) sleep more than buspirone and implies a greater central effect on serotonin receptors, which is consistent with the preclinical data that indicate it has greater efficacy than buspirone. It has little effect on other sleep stages. Eptapirone has been in phase I clinical trials for the treatment of anxiety and major depressive disorder. However, this research has been discontinued.

3,5-Diiodothyropropionic acid (DITPA), a carboxylic acid analog with low metabolic activity, was observed to induce alpha-MHC mRNA in heart cell culture with EC50 approximately 5 x 10(-7) M. Zarion Pharmaceuticals was developing DITPA (3,5-diiodothyropropionic acid), a thyroid hormone analogue, for the treatment of Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome. In May 2013, the US FDA granted DITPA orphan drug status for the treatment of Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome. However, development of DITPA for the treatment of Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome was discontinued.

Indeglitazar is orally available peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) pan-agonist for all three PPAR subtypes alpha (α), delta (δ) and gamma patented by Plexxikon, Inc for metabolic disorders treatment. Indeglitazar is a full agonist of PPAR alpha but only a partial agonist of PPAR gamma and delta; this may provide a better side effect profile than full activators. The molecule shows impressive pharmaceutical properties (high oral bioavailability, the long half-life, etc.) as well as promising activity in mouse and rat models of diabetes (lower blood glucose, insulin, total cholesterol, triglycerides, free fatty acids, etc.). In contrast to other PPAR agonists, which sometimes cause weight gain, Indeglitazar also caused weight loss in rodent and primate models. Although Indeglitazar was advanced to phase 2 trials in collaboration with Wyeth, increasing concerns over the potential side effects of PPAR agonists have caused Wyeth to discontinue development of this compound

Fluprazine (previously known as DU27716), a psychoactive drug was studied as a behaviorally selective, anti-aggressive agent. Experiments on rodents have shown that fluprazine didn’t appreciably affect defensive attack or other defensive behaviors even though it strongly inhibited offensive attack. This agent is used to test both differences and similarities in neurochemical substrates and adaptive significance of different forms of intraspecific aggression.

Enciprazine also known as WY-48624 or, D-3112 is a GABA A receptor agonist which was in the phase III of clinical trial for the treatment of anxiety disorders. Enciprazine was well tolerated, with low levels of sedative and asthenic side effects reported. However, research was discontinued.

Indole-3-carbinol (I3C), a common phytochemical in cruciferous vegetables, and its condensation product, 3,3'-diindolylmethane (DIM) exert several biological activities on cellular and molecular levels, which contribute to their well-recognized chemoprevention potential. ndole-3-carbinol is used for prevention of breast cancer, colon cancer, and other types of cancer. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has reviewed indole-3-carbinol as a possible cancer preventive agent and is now sponsoring clinical research for breast cancer prevention. Indole-3-carbinol is also used for fibromyalgia, tumors inside the voice box (laryngeal papillomatosis) caused by a virus, tumors inside the respiratory tract (respiratory papillomatosis) caused by a virus, abnormal cell growth in the cervix (cervical dysplasia), and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Indole-3-carbinol scavenges free radicals and induces various hepatic cytochrome P450 monooxygenases. Specifically, this agent induces the hepatic monooxygenase cytochrome P4501A1 (CYP1A1), resulting in increased 2-hydroxylation of estrogens and increased production of the chemoprotective estrogen 2-hydroxyestrone. Accumulating evidence indicates that the antitumor activity of indole-3- carbinol is attributable to its ability to interfere with multiple oncogenic signaling pathways governing cell cycle progression, survival, invasion, and other aggressive phenotypes of cancer cells. Reported signaling targets of indole-3- carbinol in various cancer cell lines include EGFR/Src, Akt/NF-B, stress responses, elastase, and Rho kinase. Moreover, indole-3-carbinol functions as a negative regulator of estrogen action in hormonesensitive cancer cells through the inhibition of estrogen receptor (ER)-alpha signaling and/or induction of cytochrome P-450-mediated estrogen metabolism, suggesting its clinical use in hormone-sensitive cancers.