ACT-335827 (0-10 μM, 2 h) is active on OXR-1 and OXR-2 with the Kb values of 41 nM and 560 nM, the IC 50 values of 120 nM and 2300 nM, respectively in CHO cells [1].

ACT-335827 (oral gavage, 30-100 mg/kg, once) can reduce the fear-induced startle response without affecting motor or cognitive function in rats [1]. ACT-335827 (oral administration, 300 mg/kg, everyday, 4 weeks) has less effect on metabolic syndrome (MetS), such as diet-induced obesity (DIO) in male Wistar rats [2]. Animal Model: Rats [1] Dosage: 30, 100 or 300 mg/kg Administration: Oral gavage; once Result: Reduced fear-induced startle response at 300 mg/kg. Decreased stress-induced elevated body temperature at 300 mg/kg and accelerated heat rate at 100 or 300 mg/kg but no effect on locomotion and blood pressure. Animal Model: Male Wistar rats weighing160-180g [2] Dosage: 300 mg/kg Administration: Oral administration; everyday; 4 weeks Result: Reduced preference for high fat/sweet diets but no effect on absolute energy intake. Increased water intake and HDL relative to total cholesterol. Resulted in a 4% weight gain compared to the control group.