Zoliflodacin (also known as AZD0914 or ETX0914) is a spiropyrimidinetrione with activity against bacterial type II topoisomerases that inhibits DNA biosynthesis and results in accumulation of double-strand cleavages in bacteria. This drug is being a DNA gyrase inhibitor, targeting Neisseria gonorrhoeae and is currently in phase II clinical trial in adults to treat uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea.

Theophylline ephedrine is a pharmacologically active salt useful for the treatment of obstructive ventilatory disorders. Theophylline / Ephedrine is used for Wheezing, Shortness of breath, Chest tightness, Interruption of breathing in newborns, Mild and chronic bronchial asthma, Low blood pressure and other conditions.

Ionomycin is an ionophore produced by the bacterium Streptomyces conglobatus. The molecules act as a motile Ca2+ carrier and enhances Ca2+ influx by direct stimulation of store-regulated cation entry across biological membranes. It is highly specific for divalent cations. Ion selectivity is as follows: Ca2+ > Mg2+ >> Sr2+ = Ba2+ Binding of Sr2+ and Ba2+ is insignificant and binding to monovalent cations or rubidium is negligible. La2+ is also bound to some extent. Complexation with a cation is always in a 1:1 stoichiometry and pH-dependent. Essentially no binding of Ca2+ occurs below pH 7.0 and maximum binding takes place at pH 9.5. At the micromolar level, ionomycin can activate Ca2+/Calmodulin dependent kinase and phosphatase to stimulate gene expression. Ionomycin has been shown to induce central demyelination, inhibit adrenal bovine TREK-1 channels, and to regulate cell division of mature human B cells [1]. It is used to study the effects of calcium flux on endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, mitochodrial stress and intrinsic apoptosis mechanisms. It is also used to stimulate the intracellular production of the cytokines, interferon, perforin, IL-2, and IL-4 usually in conjunction with PMA.

Phosphopantothenic acid is an amidoalkyl phosphate that is the 4-phosphate derivative of (R)-pantothenic acid. Phosphopantothenic acid is not permeable to cell membranes due to its anionic character, consistent with the observation that systemic administration of Phosphopantothenic acid does not restore CoA levels in cellular and mouse models

Nastorazepide (Z-360) is a selective, orally available, gastrin/cholecystokinin 2 (CCK-2) receptor antagonist with potential antineoplastic activity. Z-360 binds to the gastrin/CCK-2 receptor, thereby preventing receptor activation by gastrin, a peptide hormone frequently associated with the proliferation of gastrointestinal and pancreatic tumor cells. It is currently under development as a therapeutic drug for pancreatic cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcers. The most commonly reported adverse events were nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting and fatigue.

Motesanib (AMG 706), a novel nicotinamide, was identified as a potent, orally bioavailable inhibitor of the VEGFR1/Flt1, VEGFR2/kinase domain receptor/Flk-1, VEGFR3/Flt4 and Kit receptors. Motesanib was expected to reduce vascular permeability and blood flow in human tumours. A phase III trial of motesanib in combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin in non-squamous NSCLC has been terminated by Takeda and subsequently the development was discontinued. Motesanib has also been investigated up to phase II in breast, thyroid, colorectal and gastrointestinal stromal tumours. However, development has been discontinued in these indications.

Lambda-cyhalothrin (λ-cyhalothrin), a mixture of isomers of cyhalothrin belongs to a class of insecticides known as synthetic pyrethroids. Synthetic pyrethroids are often preferred to the real thing as an active ingredient because they offer the added bonus of remaining effective for longer period. λ-cyhalothrin was the most commonly used pyrethroid insecticide for vegetable farming in Benin. Experiments have shown that λ-cyhalothrin residues in lettuce and cabbage from farms and markets in Parakou and Cotonou were relatively safe for consumption.

TAK-593 is an oral formulation containing a small-molecule receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor of both vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2) and platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR) with potential antineoplastic activity. TAK-593 selectively binds to and inhibits VEGFR and PDGFR, which may result in the inhibition of angiogenesis and tumor cell proliferation. It was in the phase I of clinical trial in subjects with nonhematologic advanced cancer and it was discontinued.