Spironolactone (SC9420) is an Aldosterone Antagonist. The mechanism of action of spironolactone is as an Aldosterone Antagonist.

Fludrocortisone acetate (9α-Fludrocortisone acetate) , a glucocorticoid-receptor agonist, binds to cytoplasmic receptors, translocates to the nucleus, and subsequently initiates the transcription of glucocorticoid-responsive genes such as lipocortins to inhibit phospholipase A2 (PLA2). Fludrocortisone acetate is the acetate salt of a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory and antiallergic activities. Inhibition of PLA2 activity prevents the release of arachidonic acid, a precursor of eicosanoids such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes; eicosanoids are important mediators in the pro-inflammatory response mechanism. As a mineralocorticoid-receptor agonist, this agent stimulates Na+ reabsorption and water retention and K+ and H+ secretion in the distal tubules and collecting ducts of the kidney.

Fluticasone furoate (Avamys) is a synthetic trifluorinated corticosteroid derived from fluticasone with a Kd of 0.3 nM. Fluticasone furoate has potent anti-inflammatory, anti-asthmatic activity, and low systemic exposure. Fluticasone furoate can be used as a nasal spray for studies about allergic rhinitis treatment.

Corticosterone (Kendall's compound B) is an adrenocortical steroid with salocorticoid and glucocorticoid activity that is orally active. Corticosterone is involved in the regulation of energy, immune responses, and stress responses in the body.

Cort108297 is a selective glucocorticoid receptor modulator and a selective GR antagonist with no affinity for other steroid receptors. Cort108297 showed a high affinity for GRs (Ki: 0.45nM).