Amgen Inc. has reported new 5,6- and 6,6-fused bicyclic alcohols and ethers acting as 15-hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase (15-PGDH) inhibitors. They are reported to be useful for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.

Genfit SA and its collaborators have described the preclinical efficacy of SRT-015, a liver-selective ASK1 inhibitor in models of liver failure.

Recently presented preclinical data show that EA Pharma Co. Ltd.'s EA-3571 is a highly potent dual inhibitor of enteropeptidase and trypsin with luminal action, resulting in potential anti-insulin resistance and fat-burning properties.