INCB-039110 (also known as Itacitinib) is an orally bioavailable inhibitor of Janus-associated kinase 1 (JAK1) with potential antineoplastic activity patented by Incyte Corporation for treatment of autoimmune disorders and cancer. Upon oral administration of NCB-039110, this agent selectively inhibits the phosphorylation and activity of JAK1, which may result in inhibition of JAK1-mediated signaling, induction of apoptosis, and reduction of cell proliferation in JAK1-expressing tumor cells. INCB-039110 in combination with nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine demonstrated an acceptable safety profile with clinical activity seen in patients with advanced solid tumors including pancreatic cancers. Based on the potential for additive or synergistic effects, NCB-039110 is currently being explored in combination with immunotherapeutic agents including the anti-programmed cell death protein 1 antibody and small molecule inhibitors.

BMS-690514 is a potent, reversible oral inhibitor of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR/HER-1), HER-2 and -4, and vascular endothelial growth factor receptors (VEGFRs)-1 to -3 offering targeted inhibition of tumour growth and vascularisation in a single agent. Bristol-Myers Squibb was developing BMS 690514, as an oral treatment for cancer. BMS-690514 had being in phase II for the treatment of breast cancer; non-small cell lung cancer, but later these studies were discontinued.

MK 3577 is an orally active glucagon receptor antagonist which was under development by Merck & Co for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. MK 3577 demonstrate activity in cellular models and preclinical trials. In phase II clinical trials MK 3577 shows good efficacy and acceptable level of adverse events, but no further development reports were published.

PF-03654746 is a potent, selective antagonist of the human H3 receptor, developed by Pfizer. It was in the clinical trial phase II for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) associated with narcolepsy, Tourette syndrome as well as potential anti-allergy applications and in phase I of clinical trial for the treatment of Schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease, but these investigations were discontinued.