D5D-IN-326 is an orally active delta-5 desaturase (D5D) inhibitor (IC50s: 72 and 22 nM for rat and human D5D in enzymic and cell-based assays). It has no effect on D6D or D9D activity. D5D-IN-326 reduces insulin resistance and decreases body weight in die
AMG-221 is a potent and selective 11β-HSD1 inhibitor. AMG-221 decreased fed blood glucose and insulin levels and reduced body weight in diet-induced obesity mice.