Lurasidone-d8 is deuterium labeled Lurasidone. Lurasidone (SM-13496) is an antagonist of both dopamine D2 and 5-HT7 with IC50s of 1.68 and 0.495 nM, respectively. Lurasidone (SM-13496) is also a partial agonist of 5-HT1A receptor with an IC50 of 6.75 nM.
Polyphemusin II-Derived Peptide (T140), a CXCR4 inhibitor, shows high inhibitory activity against HIV-1 entry and the inhibitory effect on the binding of an anti-CXCR4 monoclonal antibody (12G5) to CXCR4[1].
Enuvaptan is a vasopressin receptor antagonist and has the potential for research into renal and cardiovascular diseases[1].
Navafenterol (AZD-8871) is an inhaled dual-acting, potent, selective, and long-lasting M3-antagonist/β2-agonist (MABA) with long-lasting effects and favorable safety profile. The pIC50 is 9.5 for human M3 receptor, and the pEC50 is 9.5 for β2-adrenoceptor. Navafenterol can be used for the research of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Bronchoprotective and antisialagogue effects. Favorable cardiovascular profile[1].
2-Arachidonoylglycerol is a second endogenous cannabinoid ligand in the central nervous system.
VU0155094 is a potent, selective pan-Group III mGlu positive allosteric modulator with IC50 of 3.43/1.5/0.93 uM for mGlu8/7/4, respectively; displays >30-fold selectivity over groups I and II mGlus (mGlu1/2/3/5/6).
Betamethasone-d5-1 is deuterium labeled Betamethasone. Betamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive activities. Betamethasone accelerates fetal lung maturation and induces gene expression and apoptosis[1][2][3][4].
Rimonabant-d10 is deuterium labeled Rimonabant. Rimonabant (SR141716) is a highly potent, brain penetrated and selective central cannabinoid receptor (CB1) antagonist with a Ki of 1.8 nM. Rimonabant (SR141716) also inhibits Mycobacterial membrane protein Large 3 (MMPL3).
RAS GTPase inhibitor 1 (example 51) is a RAS GTPase inhibitor with anti-tumor activity, extracted from patent WO2018212774A1. RAS GTPase inhibitor 1 (example 51) exhibits an EC50 less than 1 μM for at least one nucleotide exchange and an IC50 less than 1 μM in H727 cells[1].
Ziprasidone (CP-88059) mesylate trihydrate is an orally active combined 5-HT and dopamine receptor antagonist[1]. Ziprasidone mesylate trihydrate has affinities for Rat D2 (Ki=4.8 nM), 5-HT2A (Ki=0.42 nM) and 5-HT1A (Ki=3.4 nM)[1].
Talnetant Hcl(SB 223412 Hcl) is a potent and selective NK3 receptor antagonist(ki=1.4 nM, hNK-3-CHO); 100-fold selective for the hNK-3 versus hNK-2 receptor, with no affinity for the hNK-1 at concentrations up to 100 uM.IC50 Value: 1.4 nM (hNK-3-CHO binding Ki) [1]Target: NK3 receptorin vitro: In vitro studies demonstrated that 53 is a potent functional antagonist of the hNK-3 receptor (reversal of senktide-induced contractions in rabbit isolated iris sphincter muscles and reversal of NKB-induced Ca2+ mobilization in CHO cells stably expressing the hNK-3 receptor), while in vivo this compound showed oral and intravenous activity in NK-3 receptor-driven models (senktide-induced behavioral responses in mice and senktide-induced miosis in rabbits) [1]. Talnetant has high affinity for recombinant human NK3 receptors (pKi 8.7) and demonstrates selectivity over other neurokinin receptors (pKi NK2 = 6.6 and NK1<4). In native tissue-binding studies, talnetant displayed high affinity for the guinea pig NK3 receptor (pKi 8.5) [3].in vivo: Rectal barostat tests were performed on 102 healthy volunteers, randomized to receive either oral talnetant 25 or 100 mg or placebo over 14-17 days [2]. Talnetant (3-30 mg/kg i.p.) significantly attenuated senktide-induced 'wet dog shake' behaviors in the guinea pig in a dose-dependent manner. Microdialysis studies demonstrated that acute administration of talnetant (30 mg/kg i.p.) produced significant increases in extracellular dopamine and norepinephrine in the medial prefrontal cortex and attenuated haloperidol-induced increases in nucleus accumbens dopamine levels in the freely moving guinea pigs [3].Toxicity: Talnetant had no effect on rectal compliance, sensory thresholds or intensity ratings compared with placebo [2].Clinical trial: Study Of Talnetant Versus Placebo And Risperidone In Schizophrenia. Phase 2
BIBO3304 TFA is a potent, orally active, and selective neuropeptide Y (NPY) Y1 receptor antagonist, with subnanomolar affinity for both the human and the rat Y1 receptor (IC50=0.38 and 0.72 nM, respectively)[1].
BI-2081 is a GPR40 (FFAR1) partial agonist (EC50: 4 nM). BI-2081 induces glucose depending insulin secretion and reduces the plasma glucose concentration. BI-2081 can be used in the research of metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2[1].
Methylprednisolone succinate is a synthetic glucocorticoid and widely used as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Loxapine Succinate is a D2DR and D4DR inhibitor, serotonergic receptor antagonist and also a dibenzoxazepine anti-psychotic agent.IC50 value: Target: D2DR/D4DR; 5-HT receptorin vitro: In the presence of Loxapine, [3H]ketanserin binds to 5-HT2 receptor in Frontal cortex of brain in human and bovine with ki value of 6.2 nM and 6.6 nM, respectively. Loxapine has the rank order of potency for the various receptors appears to be as follows:5-HT2≥D4>>>D1>D2 in comparing competition experiments involving the human membranes [1]. Loxapine 0.2 μM, 2 μM and 20 μM reduces IL-1beta secretion by LPS-activated mixed glia cultures after 1 and 3 days of exposure. Loxapine in concentrations of 0.2 μM, 2 μM and 20 μM reduces IL-2 secretion in mixed glia cultures after 1 and 3 days of exposure, and additionally Loxapine decreases IL-1beta and IL-2 secretion in LPS-induced microglia cultures in concentrations of 2 μM, 10 μM and 20 μM [2].in vivo: Loxapine (5 mg/kg) induces a very significant reduction (more than 50%) of serotonin (S2) receptor density after 4 weeks or 10 weeks of daily injection in the rat. Loxapine (5 mg/kg) does not change dopamine receptor density but greatly reduces serotonin receptor density by 47% in the brain of rats [3].
Goserelin (ICI 118630) acetate is an injectable gonadotropin releasing hormone superagonist (GnRH agonist).IC50 value:Target: GnRH agonistGoserelin is used to treat hormone-sensitive cancers of the breast (in pre- and peri- menopausal women) and prostate, and some benign gynaecological disorders (endometriosis, uterine fibroids and endometrial thinning). In addition, goserelin is used in assisted reproduction and in the treatment of precocious puberty. It may also be used in the treatment of male-to-female transsexuals and is favoured above other anti-androgens in some countries, such as the UK. It is available as a 1-month depot and a long-acting 3-month depot. Goserelin stimulates the production of the sex hormones testosterone and estrogen in a non-pulsatile (non-physiological) manner.
CL316243 is a highly potent selective β3-adrenoceptor agonist with a EC50 of 3 nM, but is an extremely poor to β1/2- receptors[1].CL316243 is a effective stimulant of adipocyte lipolysis and increases brown adipose tissue thermogenesis and metabolic rate[2]. CL316243 has the potential for the treatment obesity, diabetes and urge urinary incontinence[3].
OC000459 is a potent and selective D prostanoid receptor 2 (DP2) antagonist with IC50 of 13 nM.IC50 Value: 13 nM( Ki for hrCRTH2); 3 nM( Ki for Rat rCRTH2);13 nM(Ki for human native CRTH2)Target: D prostanoid receptor 2CRTH2 (chemoattractant receptor expressed on T-helper (Th) type 2 cells) is a G-protein-coupled receptor expressed by Th2 lymphocytes and eosinophils that mediates prostaglandin (PG)D(2)-driven chemotaxis[1]. CRTH2 mediates activation of Th2 cells, eosinophils and basophils in response to prostaglandin D(2). The CRTH2 antagonist OC000459 has been demonstrated to reduce airway inflammation and improve lung function in moderate persistent asthma[2].in vitro: OC000459 is an indole-acetic acid derivative that potently displaces [3H]PGD2from human recombinant DP2 (Ki = 0.013 μM), rat recombinant DP2 (Ki = 0.003 μM), and human native DP2 (Th2 cell membranes; Ki = 0.004 μM) but does not interfere with the ligand binding properties or functional activities of other prostanoid receptors (prostaglandin E1-4 receptors, D prostanoid receptor 1, thromboxane receptor, prostacyclin receptor, and prostaglandin F receptor). OC000459 inhibited chemotaxis (IC50 = 0.028 μM) of human Th2 lymphocytes and cytokine production (IC50 = 0.019 μM) by human Th2 lymphocytes. OC000459 competitively antagonized eosinophil shape change responses induced by PGD2 in both isolated human leukocytes (pKB = 7.9) and human whole blood (pKB = 7.5) but did not inhibit responses to eotaxin, 5-oxo-eicosatetraenoic acid, or complement component C5a. OC000459 also inhibited the activation of Th2 cells and eosinophils in response to supernatants from IgE/anti-IgE-activated human mast cells. OC000459 had no significant inhibitory activity on a battery of 69 receptors and 19 enzymes including cyclooxygenase 1 (COX1) and COX2[3] .in vivo: OC000459 was found to be orally bioavailable in rats and effective in inhibiting blood eosinophilia induced by 13,14-dihydro-15-keto-PGD2 (DK-PGD2) in this species (ED50 = 0.04 mg/kg p.o.) and airway eosinophilia in response to an aerosol of DK-PGD2 in guinea pigs (ED50 = 0.01 mg/kg p.o.) [3].Clinical trial: N/A.
(+)-Sotalol ((S)-Sotalol) is the S-isomer of Sotalol (HY-103196). Sotalol is an orally active, non-selective β-adrenergic receptor blocker. (+)-Sotalol is an antiarrhythmic agent. (+)-Sotalol can prolong action potential duration in isolated cardiac muscle[1][2][3].
Methylene blue trihydrate (C.I. Basic Blue 9 trihydrate) is a guanylyl cyclase (sGC), monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A) and NO synthase (NOS) inhibitor. Methylene blue trihydrate is a vasopressor and is often used as a dye in several medical procedures. Methylene blue trihydrate has antinociception, antimalarial, antidepressant and anxiolytic activity effects. Methylene Blue trihydrate has the potential for methemoglobinemias, neurodegenerative disorders and ifosfamide-induced encephalopathytreatment[1][2][3].
(±)-Vesamicol hydrochloride ((±)-AH5183 hydrochloride) is a potent vesicular acetylcholine transport inhibitor with a Ki of 2 nM. (±)-Vesamicol hydrochloride also displays high affinity for σ1 and σ2 receptors with Kis of 26 nM and 34 nM, respectively[1][2].
Nebracetam hydrochloride, a nootropic M1-muscarinic agonist, induces a rise of intracellular Ca2+ concentration. Nebracetam hydrochloride exhibits an EC50 of 1.59 mM for elevating [Ca2+]i[1].
Lasmiditan (COL-144; LY573144) is a high-affinity, highly selective 5-HT1F receptor agonist(Ki=2.1 nM), compared with Ki of 1043 nM and 1357 nM at the 5-HT(1B) and 5-HT(1D) receptors, respectively.IC50 value: 2.1 nM (Ki, 5-HT1F); >1000 nM (Ki, 5-HT1B/5-HT1D) [1]Target: 5-HT1F receptorin vitro: In vitro binding studies Lasmiditan showed a K(i) value of 2.21 nM at the 5-HT(1F) receptor, compared with K(i) values of 1043 nM and 1357 nM at the 5-HT(1B) and 5-HT(1D) receptors, respectively, a selectivity ratio greater than 470-fold. Lasmiditan showed higher selectivity for the 5-HT(1F) receptor relative to other 5-HT(1) receptor subtypes than the first generation 5-HT(1F) receptor agonist LY334370. Unlike the 5-HT(1B/1D) receptor agonist sumatriptan, lasmiditan did not contract rabbit saphenous vein rings, a surrogate assay for human coronary artery constriction, at concentrations up to 100 μM [1].in vivo: In two rodent models of migraine, oral administration of lasmiditan potently inhibited markers associated with electrical stimulation of the trigeminal ganglion (dural plasma protein extravasation, and induction of the immediate early gene c-Fos in the trigeminal nucleus caudalis) [1]. Two RCTs in the phase II development of lasmiditan was reviewed. In the intravenous placebo-controlled RCT, lasmiditan doses of 2.5-45 mg were used, and there was a linear association between headache relief (HR) rates and dose levels (P < 0.02). For lasmiditan 20 mg, HR was 64 % and for placebo it was 45 % (NS). In the oral placebo-controlled RCT, lasmiditan doses of 50, 100, 200 and 400 mg were used. For HR, all doses of lasmiditan were superior to placebo (P < 0.05). For lasmiditan 400 mg, HR was 64 % and it was 25 % for placebo. Adverse events (AEs) emerging from the treatment were reported by 22 % of the patients receiving placebo and by 65, 73, 87 and 87 % of patients receiving 50, 100, 200 and 400 mg, respectively [2].
Pirfenidone D5 (AMR69 D5) is a deuterium labeled Pirfenidone. Pirfenidone is an antifibrotic agent that attenuates CCL2 and CCL12 production in fibrocyte cells. Pirfenidone has growth-inhibitory effect and reduces TGF-β2 protein levels in human glioma cell lines. Pirfenidone also has anti-inflammatory activities[1][2][3].
TUG-499 is a selective free fatty acid receptor 1 (FFAR1 or GPR40) (Free Fatty Acid Receptor) agonist with a pEC50 of 7.39. TUG-499 exhibits >100-fold selectivity over the related receptors FFA2, FFA3, and the nuclear receptor PPARγ and other diverse receptors, ion channels, and transporters. TUG-499 can be used for the research of type 2 diabetes[1].
Cagrilintide is an investigational novel long-acting acylated amylin analogue, acts as nonselective amylin receptors (AMYR) and calcitonin G protein-coupled receptor (CTR) agonist. Cagrilintide induces significant weight loss and reduces food intake. Cagrilintide has the potential for the research of obesity[1][2][3].
Felypressin acetate (PLV-2 acetate) is a non-catecholamine vasoconstrictor and a vasopressin 1 agonist. Felypressin acetate is widely used in dental procedures[1][2].
Histamine is an organic nitrogenous compound involved in local immune responses as well as regulating physiological function in the gut and acting as a neurotransmitter.
Clenbuterol hydrochloride (NAB-365 hydrochloride) is a β2 adrenergic receptor agonist. It is a powerful bronchodilator withfat burning properties.
Fluoroclebopride binds reversibly to dopamine receptors. 18F labeled fluoroclebopride has been used as a probe for studying D2/D3 receptor availability via PET in various monkey models[1][2].