Abstract: Provided is an imidazolylbenzene compound or salt thereof that controls HCV replication and in addition is particularly capable of strongly controlling HCV replication, and is very effective in the prevention and treatment of HCV infection when used in combination with another agent for treating HCV infection such as Interferon.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having an excellent corticotrophin-releasing-factor receptor antagonistic activity. That is, it provides a compound represented by the following formula or a salt thereof. Wherein R1 denotes a hydrogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl group, a C1-6 alkoxy group and the like; R2 denotes a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a C1-10 alkyl group, a C2-10 alkenyl group, C2-10 alkynyl group and the like; R3 denotes a C6-14 aromatic hydrocarbon cyclic group or a 5- to 14-membered aromatic heterocyclic group, each of which may have a substituent; and X, Y and X are independent of each other and each denotes N or CR4 (wherein R4 denotes a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, an optionally halogenated C1-6 alkyl group and the like) and, in this case, at least two of X, Y and Z denote CR4.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the general formula: [wherein R1 represents methoxy, ethyl, methylthio, etc., R2, R3 and R4 each represent hydrogen, a halogen, etc., R5 and R6 each represent —X5—X6—X7 (wherein X5 represents a single bond or —CO—, X6 represents a single bond, —NR3a, etc. and X7 and R3a each represent hydrogen, C1-10 alkyl, etc.), and Ar represents phenyl, pyridyl, etc.], salts thereof and hydrates of the foregoing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having an excellent corticotrophin-releasing-factor receptor antagonistic activity. That is, it provides a compound represented by the following formula or a salt thereof. Wherein R1 denotes a hydrogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl group, a C1-6 alkoxy group and the like; R2 denotes a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a C1-10 alkyl group, a C2-10 alkenyl group, C2-10 alkynyl group and the like; R3 denotes a C6-14 aromatic hydrocarbon cyclic group or a 5- to 14-membered aromatic heterocyclic group, each of which may have a substituent; and X, Y and X are independent of each other and each denotes N or CR4 (wherein R4 denotes a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, an optionally halogenated C1-6 alkyl group and the like) and, in this case, at least two of X, Y and Z denote CR4.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula: [wherein R1 is methoxy, methylthio, ethyl, etc.; R5 and R6 are each independently cyclopropylmethyl, (4-tetrahydropyranyl)methyl, etc.; and two of R40, R41 and R42 are C1-6 alkoxy while the remaining one is methoxymethyl, etc.], a salt thereof, or a hydrate of the foregoing. This compound has excellent antagonism against corticotropin-releasing factor receptor.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula: [wherein R1 is methoxy, methylthio, ethyl, etc.; R5 and R6 are each independently cyclopropylmethyl, (4-tetrahydropyranyl)methyl, etc.; and two of R40, R41 and R42 are C1-6 alkoxy while the remaining one is methoxymethyl, etc.], a salt thereof, or a hydrate of the foregoing. This compound has excellent antagonism against corticotropin-releasing factor receptor.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the general formula: [wherein R1 represents methoxy, ethyl, methylthio, etc., R2, R3 and R4 each represent hydrogen, a halogen, etc., R5 and R6 each represent —X5—X6—X7 (wherein X5 represents a single bond or —CO—, X6 represents a single bond, —NR3a, etc. and X7 and R3a each represent hydrogen, C1-10 alkyl, etc.), and Ar represents phenyl, pyridyl, etc.], salts thereof and hydrates of the foregoing.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the general formula: [wherein R1 represents methoxy, ethyl, methylthio, etc., R2, R3 and R4 each represent hydrogen, a halogen, etc., R5 and R6 each represent —X5—X6—X7 (wherein X5 represents a single bond or —CO—, X6 represents a single bond, —NR3a, etc. and X7 and R3a each represent hydrogen, C1-10 alkyl, etc.), and Ar represents phenyl, pyridyl, etc.], salts thereof and hydrates of the foregoing.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula: [wherein R1 is methoxy, methylthio, ethyl, etc.; R5 and R6 are each independently cyclopropylmethyl, (4-tetrahydropyranyl)methyl, etc.; and two of R40, R41 and R42 are C1-6 alkoxy while the remaining one is methoxymethyl, etc.], a salt thereof, or a hydrate of the foregoing. This compound has excellent antagonism against corticotropin-releasing factor receptor.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula: [wherein R1 is methoxy, methylthio, ethyl, etc.; R5 and R6 are each independently cyclopropylmethyl, (4-tetrahydropyranyl)methyl, etc.; and two of R40, R41 and R42 are C1-6 alkoxy while the remaining one is methoxymethyl, etc.], a salt thereof, or a hydrate of the foregoing. This compound has excellent antagonism against corticotropin-releasing factor receptor.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the general formula: [wherein R1 represents methoxy, ethyl, methylthio, etc., R2, R3 and R4 each represent hydrogen, a halogen, etc., R5 and R6 each represent —X5—X6—X7 (wherein X5 represents a single bond or —CO—, X6 represents a single bond, —NR3a, etc. and X7 and R3a each represent hydrogen, C1-10 alkyl, etc.), and Ar represents phenyl, pyridyl, etc.], salts thereof and hydrates of the foregoing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having an excellent corticotrophin-releasing-factor receptor antagonistic activity. That is, it provides a compound represented by the following formula or a salt thereof. Wherein R1 denotes a hydrogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl group, a C1-6 alkoxy group and the like; R2 denotes a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a C1-10 alkyl group, a C2-10 alkenyl group, C2-10 alkynyl group and the like; R3 denotes a C6-14 aromatic hydrocarbon cyclic group or a 5- to 14-membered aromatic heterocyclic group, each of which may have a substituent; and X, Y and X are independent of each other and each denotes N or CR4 (wherein R4 denotes a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, an optionally halogenated C1-6 alkyl group and the like) and, in this case, at least two of X, Y and Z denote CR4.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the general formula: [wherein R1 represents methoxy, ethyl, methylthio, etc., R2, R3 and R4 each represent hydrogen, a halogen, etc., R5 and R6 each represent —X5—X6—X7 (wherein X5 represents a single bond or —CO—, X6 represents a single bond, —NR3a, etc. and X7 and R3a each represent hydrogen, C1-10 alkyl, etc.), and Ar represents phenyl, pyridyl, etc.], salts thereof and hydrates of the foregoing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having an excellent corticotrophin-releasing-factor receptor antagonistic activity. That is, it provides a compound represented by the following formula or a salt thereof. Wherein R1 denotes a hydrogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl group, a C1-6 alkoxy group and the like; R2 denotes a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a C1-10 alkyl group, a C2-10 alkenyl group, C2-10 alkynyl group and the like; R3 denotes a C6-14 aromatic hydrocarbon cyclic group or a 5- to 14-membered aromatic heterocyclic group, each of which may have a substituent; and X, Y and X are independent of each other and each denotes N or CR4 (wherein R4 denotes a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, an optionally halogenated C1-6 alkyl group and the like) and, in this case, at least two of X, Y and Z denote CR4.

Abstract: A non-human animal in which a gene coding for the N-type calcium channel is disrupted to lack functional N-type calcium channel, and a method for screening for a substance having a pharmacological action on blood pressure control, transmission of pain, blood sugar level control and so forth by using the animal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having an excellent corticotrophin-releasing-factor receptor antagonistic activity. That is, it provides a compound represented by the following formula, a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof or hydrates thereof, wherein R2 is a hydrogen atom, etc.; R3 is a hydrogen atom, etc.; M? represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a C1-6 alkyl group; R7? represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-6 alkyl group; and W? represents a phenyl group, pyridyl group, thienyl group, or furyl group, each being optionally substituted; and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof or hydrates thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having an excellent corticotrophin-releasing-factor receptor antagonistic activity. That is, it provides a compound represented by the following formula, a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof or hydrates thereof. Wherein A, B and D are the same as or different from each other and each represents a group represented by the formula —(CR1R2)m— (wherein R1 and R2 are the same as or different from each other and each represents a C1-6 alkyl group etc.), —NR3— (wherein R3 represetns hydrogen etc.) etc.; E and G are the same as or different from each other and each represents a group represented by the formula —(CR6R7)p— (wherein R6 and R7 are the same as or different from each other and each represents hydrogen etc.; and p represents an integer of 0, 1 or 2); J represents a carbon atom or nitrogen atom, each substituted with C1-6 alkyl group optionally substituted with a halogen atom, etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having an excellent corticotrophin-releasing-factor receptor antagonistic activity. That is, it provides a compound represented by the following formula, a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof or hydrates thereof. Wherein A, B and D are the same as or different from each other and each represents a group represented by the formula —(CR1R2)m— (wherein R1 and R2 are the same as or different from each other and each represents a C1-6 alkyl group etc.), —NR3— (wherein R3 represetns hydrogen etc.) etc.; E and G are the same as or different from each other and each represents a group represented by the formula —(CR6R7)p— (wherein R6 and R7 are the same as or different from each other and each represents hydrogen etc.; and p represents an integer of 0, 1 or 2); J represents a carbon atom or nitrogen atom, each substituted with C1-6 alkyl group optionally substituted with a halogen atom, etc.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula: 1

Abstract: Compounds represented by the general formula: 1