Rotigaptide is a novel and specific modulator of Cx43 and is a potent AAP. Rotigaptide prevents the uncoupling of Cx43-mediated gap junction communication and normalizes cell-to-cell communication during acute metabolic stress.
Ulimorelin is a ghrelin receptor agonist (EC50: 29 nM and a Ki of 16 nM). Ulimorelin is a prokinetic agent and causes vasorelaxation through competitive antagonist action at α1-adrenoceptors.
Danegaptide (GAP-134), has been identified as a potent and selective second generation gap junction modifier with oral bioavailability.a small modified dipeptide.
Modimelanotide is a melanocortinergic peptide drug derived from α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) which was under development for the treatment of acute kidney injury. It acts as a non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist.