BR103354 is a novel fibroblast activation protein (FAP) inhibitor with anti-diabetic and anti-steatotic effects. BR103354 inhibited FAP with an IC50 value of 14 nM, showing high selectivity against dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP)-related enzymes and prolyl oligopeptidase (PREP). BR103354 exhibited good pharmacokinetic properties as evidenced by oral bioavailability of 48.4% and minimal hERG inhibition. Single co-administration of BR103354 with hFGF21 reduced nonfasting blood glucose concentrations, in association with increased intact form of hFGF21 in ob/ob mice. BR103354 acts as an effective FAP inhibitor in vitro and in vivo, thereby demonstrating its potential application as an anti-diabetic and anti-NASH agent.
GBR 12783 can improve memory performance and increase hippocampal acetylcholine release in rats. GBR 12783 is a specific, potent and selective dopamine uptake inhibitor that inhibits the [3H]dopamine uptake by rat and mice striatal synaptosomes with IC50s of 1.8 nM and 1.2 nM, respectively.
GBR-12935 is a piperazine derivative. It is an effective and selective dopamine reuptake inhibitor. GBR-12935 is now widely used in animal research into Parkinson's disease and the dopamine pathways in the brain.