Abstract: Disclosed are pyrazole-1-carboxylate derivatives of the general formula (1), (wherein symbols are as defined in the specification), a process for the production thereof and processes for producing herbicidally active 3-aryloxypyrazole-1-carboxamide derivatives from the above compound and an intermediate therefor. According to this invention, there can be industrially advantageously produced 3-aryloxypyrazole-1-carboxamide derivatives that does not cause chemical damage on crops but exhibits excellent herbicidal activity against weeds that impair the growth of such crops.

Abstract: A syringe device and a method of preparing medicine using the device capable of easily and accurately performing operations for mixing and dissolving a lyophilized product into a dissolution liquid before use. A double ended needle assembly and an intermediate holder are fitted to the first cylindrical part of a connection holder, a first syringe in which the dissolution liquid is stored is inserted into the first cylindrical part through the intermediate holder, and a second syringe in which the lyophilized product is stored in a depressurized state is fixedly inserted into the second cylindrical part of the connection holder. First, the intermediate holder is locked by a finger hooking projected piece, the first syringe is pushed into the intermediate holder in the locked state of the double ended needle assembly at an initial position by locking ribs, and the first syringe is unsealed by one end of the double ended needle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a 2-phenyl-3-heteroarylpropionic acid derivative or a salt thereof, and also relates to a pharmaceutical agent and a VLA-4 and/or LPAM-1 antagonist each of which contains the same as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A 2,3-diphenylpropionic acid derivatives or the salts represented by general formula (1) below; and pharmaceutical compositions and cell adhesion inhibitors comprising the derivatives or the salts as the active ingredient.

Abstract: Compounds of structural formula (I) where A is a lipophilic group including an aliphatic bridging group, B is a lipophilic group, D is a group having at least one amino or substituted amino group and R is hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and individual isomers thereof, which have growth hormone releasing activity in humans or animals.

Abstract: A novel method for evaluating an effect of an antimicrobial agent which comprises removing the antimicrobial agent remaining in a biological sample or the like to thereby accurately evaluate the effect of the antimicrobial agent without being affected by the remaining antimicrobial agent. A therapeutic agent for onychomycosis which can be obtained according to the evaluation method of the drug effect.

Abstract: Novel strains Paenibacillus sp. BS-0048, Paenibacillus sp. BS-0074, Paenibacillus polymyxa BS-0105 and Paenibacillus sp. BS-0277 and Fusaricidin A, Fusaricidin B and novel compounds 3 and 4 produced thereby have an activity of inducing resistance to plant diseases. Thus, they can protect plants from infections with fungi, bacteria, viruses and so on and, as a result, effectively control plant diseases.

Abstract: Compounds of structural Formula (I) where A is a lipophilic group including an aliphatic bridging group, B is a lipophilic group, D is a group having at least one amino or substituted amino group and R is hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and individual isomers thereof, which have growth hormone releasing activity in humans or animals

Abstract: The present invention provides a therapeutic agent for diabetic neuropathy capable of more effectively treating diabetic neuropathy, wherein a basic fibroblast growth factor is carried on a gelatin gel.

Abstract: A novel method for evaluating an effect of an antimicrobial agent which comprises removing the antimicrobial agent remaining in a biological sample or the like to thereby accurately evaluate the effect of the antimicrobial agent without being affected by the remaining antimicrobial agent. A therapeutic agent for onychomycosis which can be obtained according to the evaluation method of the drug effect.

Abstract: A novel method for evaluating an effect of an antimicrobial agent which comprises removing the antimicrobial agent remaining in a biological sample or the like to thereby accurately evaluate the effect of the antimicrobial agent without being affected by the remaining antimicrobial agent. A therapeutic agent for onychomycosis which can be obtained according to the evaluation method of the drug effect.

Abstract: Compounds of structural Formula (I) where A is a lipophilic group including an aliphatic bridging group, B is a lipophilic group, D is a group having at least one amino or substituted amino group and R is hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and individual isomers thereof, which have growth hormone releasing activity in humans or animals.

Abstract: Compounds of structural Formula (I) where A is a lipophilic group including an aliphatic bridging group, B is a lipophilic group, D is a group having at least one amino or substituted amino group and R is hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and individual isomers thereof, which have growth hormone releasing activity in humans or animals

Abstract: The present invention provides nonsteroidal tetrahydroquinoline derivatives of general formula (I) or salts thereof: (R1, R2, X, Y, Z and m are as defined in claim 1) which show no excessive action on the prostate but show a particularly potent androgen receptor agonistic action on skeletal muscle tissue and bone tissue, as well as pharmaceuticals comprising such derivatives or their salts as active ingredients.

Abstract: Tetrahydroquinoline derivatives of general formula (I) or salts thereof, having a specific and strong binding affinity for AR and exhibiting AR agonism or antagonism; and pharmaceutical compositions containing the derivatives or the salts.

Abstract: Disclosed are the novel compounds as growth hormone secretagogues represented by structural Formula (I), wherein R1 is, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted amino, X is —CO— or —SO2—, Y is Formula (II), wherein n is an integer from 0–4, R4 is hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, R5 and R6 are independently selected from hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, or R5 and R6 or R4 and R5 are taken together to form substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, R2 is hydrogen, or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, R3 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, D is substituted or unsubstituted amino, substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy, or substituted or unsubstituted alkylthio, * represents an asymmetric center, and ph

Abstract: The present invention is aimed at providing a dry powder inhalation with minimal adhesive-agglomerative property during storage and with a good inhalation behavior for a pharmaceutically active ingredient, and is a dry powder inhalation wherein at least an active ingredient is adhered to the surface of a carrier particle comprised of erythritol and/or trehalose. It is also a dry powder inhalation wherein at least S-36496 and/or Pralmorelin dihydrochloride is adhered to the surface of the carrier particle. It is further a dry powder inhalation wherein at least an active ingredient and a surface modifier are adhered to the surface of the carrier particle. It is also a preparation method of these. Said dry powder inhalation may be applied to the capsules for use in an inhaler device.

Abstract: The preparation for intranasal administration comprising D-alanyl-3-(naphthalen-2-yl)-D-alanyl-L-alanyl-L-tryptophyl-D-phenylalanyl-L-lysinamide (pralmorelin) and/or an acid addition salt thereof as an active ingredient and water permits a marked increase in the in vivo absorption of pralmorelin and hence provides adequate efficacy even if it is administered in a small dose at a time. The preparation also allows pralmorelin to be dissolved in an increased amount, so it can be formulated pharmaceutically with great ease. It also high stability over time.

Abstract: Disclosed are the novel compounds as growth hormone secretagogues represented by the structural Formula I: wherein R1 is, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted amino, X is —CO— or —SO2—, Y is: wherein n is an integer from 0-4, R4 is hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, R5 and R6 are independently selected from hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, or R5 and R6 or R4 and R5 are taken together to form substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, R2 is hydrogen, or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, R3 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, D is substituted or unsubstituted amino, substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy, or substituted or unsubstituted alkylthio, * represents an asymmetric center, and phar

Abstract: Preparations for preventing or treating acute heart failure, chronic heart failure at a phase of acute exacerbation or heart failure at a phase of transition to chronic heart failure, which contain D-alanyl-3-(naphthalen-2-yl)-D-alanyl-L-alanyl-L-tryptophyl-D-phenylalanyl-L-lysinamide and/or salts thereof as an active ingredient.