SCH-23390 is a potent and selective antagonist of the dopamine-1 and dopamine-5 receptors (Ki = 0.2 and 0.3 nM respectively). It was found to prevent death from d-amphetamine overdose in rats and has also been investigated as a potential treatment for Parkinson's Disease and Bipolar Disorder. A single clinical trial was conducted in healthy humans where SCH-23390 induced akathisia (motor restlessness). Preclinical and clinical trials as therapeutic have been discontinued due to side-effects and lack of efficacy. However, it should be noted that a C11 radiolabeled version of the compound has been synthesized and used as a PET imaging probe for the study of Parkinson's Disease and Huntington's Disease.

R-Duloxetine is an enantiomer of the antidepressant S-duloxetine. R-Duloxetine was shown was highly effective against postoperative pain, which could be potential new analgesics. R-Duloxetine could show its effect via the blocking of the neuronal Na⁺ channels.

SR-57227A is a potent and selective agonist at the 5HT3 receptor, with high selectivity over other serotonin receptor subtypes and good blood-brain barrier penetration. SR-57227A had affinities (IC50) varying between 2.8 and 250 nM for 5-HT3 receptor binding sites in rat cortical membranes and on whole NG 108-15 cells or their membranes in vitro. SR 57227A stimulated the uptake of [14C]guanidinium into NG 108-15 cells in the presence of substance P and contracted the isolated guinea-pig ileum, effects that were antagonized by the 5-H 3 receptor antagonist tropisetron. The agonist effect of SR 57227A was also observed in vivo, as the compound elicited the Bezold-Jarisch reflex in anesthetized rats, an effect that was blocked by tropisetron.

PRT062607 (BIIB-057; P 50515 PRT-2607; PRT062607) is a highly specific and potent inhibitor of spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk). PRT062607 (BIIB-057) has a desirable pharmacokinetics profile and is capable of safely, potently, and selectively suppressing SYK kinase function in humans following once-daily oral dosing. The compound is being evaluated for the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases; including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. Phase I development is underway in the US and the UK for the treatment of patients with inflammation and cancer. Phase I development is also being conducted in rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, presumably in the US.