mTOR inhibitor 9a inhibited the growth of human LNCap cells with an ic50 of 80 nm. 1-methyl-3 -{4-[4-(8-oxa-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl)thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidin-2-yl]phenyl}urea may have antitumor activity.

Potent rat Nav1.7, human Nav1.4 and rat Nav1.6 channel activator (EC50 values are 7, 10 and 47 nM, respectively). Exhibits minimal activation at mammalian Nav1.2, Nav1.3 and Nav1.5 (EC50 values >3 μM). Inhibits fast inactivation on all channels. Increases peak currents at all voltages and stimulates a persistent Na+ current at hNav1.7 channel. Increases hyperpolarization at Nav1.4 and Nav1.6 channels. Induces spontaneous pain in vivo.

Aminomalonic acid (Ama) was first detected in alkaline hydrolysates of proteins in 1984. Ama has been isolated from proteins of Escherichia coli and human atherosclerotic plaque. The presence of Ama has important biological implications because the malonic acid moiety potentially imparts calcium binding properties to protein.