Abstract: A collagen production promoter composition according to the present invention containing an extract from a shoot of a tree belonging to the Fagaceae Fagus, particularly a young shoot, as an active component, which exhibits a superior effect of prevention of aging by promoting the production of collagen, which is one of the components of the extracellular matrix, and the activation of the excellular matrix and normalization of the skin tissue based on the promotion of production of collagen.

Abstract: A collagen production promoter composition according to the present invention containing an extract from a shoot of a tree belonging to the Fagaceae Fagus, particularly a young shoot, as an active component, which exhibits a superior effect of prevention of aging by promoting the production of collagen, which is one of the components of the extracellular matrix, and the activation of the excellular matrix and normalization of the skin tissue based on the promotion of production of collagen.

Abstract: A pyridine derivative or a salt thereof expressed by the following formula 1: ##STR1## wherein W represents a group expressed by the following formula 2 or formula 3; ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 represents an alkenyloxy group; n represents 1 or 2;Ra represents a lower alkyl group; andRb represents a halogen atom; and whereineach of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, or halogenated alkyl group;Y represents a group expressed by --S--, --NH-- or --CONH--;m represents an integer of 0 to 2; andp represents 0 or 1.The pyridine derivative has an anti-ulcer effect or an antibacterial activity against Helicobacter pyroli to be available for prevention or cure of ulcers.

Abstract: An alkylenediamine derivative or a salt thereof expressed by the following formula 1: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represents a lower alkyl group, and W represents a group expressed by any of the following formulas 2 and 3; ##STR2## wherein all variables are as defined in the specification The alkylenediamine derivative has an anti- ulcer effect or an antibacterial activity against Helicobacter pyroli, and has also high safety to be available for prevention or cure of ulcers.

Abstract: A thiadiazoleamide derivative or a salt thereof expressed by the following Formula 1: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a lower alkylamino group or an alkenyloxy group; wherein when either R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, the other is not a hydrogen atom; R.sub.3 represents a lower alkyl group, an aryl group, a pyridyl group or --N(R.sub.4)R.sub.5, wherein R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent lower alkyl groups or together represent a saturated heterocyclic ring having 4-8 members; wherein when R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is a lower alkoxy group, R.sub.3 is --N(R.sub.4)R.sub.5 or a pyridyl group; and n represents an integer of 1-3. The derivatives have anti-ulcer effect to be available for preventing or curing ulcers in mammals.

Abstract: A benzamide derivative or a salt thereof expressed by the following formula 1: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sub.2 is a benzyl or an alkenyl group; andn is an integer of 1 to 6.The benzamide derivative or a salt thereof has an anti-ulcer effect or an antibacterial activity against Hedicobacter pyroli, and has also high safety to be available for prevention or cure of ulcers.

Abstract: A pyridine derivative or a salt thereof expressed by the following formula 1: ##STR1## wherein W represents a group expressed by the following formula 2 or formula 3; ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 represents an alkenyloxy group;n represents 1 or 2;Ra represents a lower alkyl group; andRb represents a halogen atom; and whereineach of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, or halogenated alkyl group;Y represents a group expressed by --S--, --NH-- or --CONH--;m represents an integer of 0 to 2; andp represents 0 or 1.The pyridine derivative has an anti-ulcer effect or an antibacterial activity against Helicobacter pyroli to be available for prevention or cure of ulcers.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound which has anti-ulcer effect and antibacterial activity against Helicobacter pyroli. This compound is an alkylenediamine derivative or salt which has a general formula of (1): ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.4, R.sub.5, and R.sub.6 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; n represents an integer of 1 to 6; Y is --CH.sub.2 --, --O--, or --N(R.sub.7)--, wherein R.sub.7 is lower alkyl, aryl, carbamoyl lower alkyl, aralkyl, or a heterocyclic group having 5 to 9 carbon numbers; and, W is a group expressed by formulas 2 or 3: ##STR2## wherein (1) in formula 2: each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkoxy, alkenyloxy, or a halogen atom; each of R.sub.3 and R.sub.3 is methyl, prenyl, or geranyl; when one of R.sub.3 and R.sub.3 is prenyl or geranyl, the other must be a methyl group; and X is oxygen or sulfur; and (2) in formula 3, R.sub.10 is a lower alkyl, and R.sub.11 is a halogen atom.

Abstract: An N-acylpiperazine derivative or a salt thereof in accordance with the present invention is represented by the following formula 1: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a lower alkyl, hydroxy lower alkyl, lower acyl, or arylcarbonyloxy lower alkyl group;R.sub.2 represents hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkenyl, amino, or nitro group;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which are identical to or different from each other, represent hydrogen atoms, halogen atoms, or cyano, nitro, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy groups; andn represents 0 or 1.The N-acylpiperazine derivative has anti-ulcer effect or an antibacterial activity against Helicobacter pyroli to be available for prevention or cure of ulsers.

Abstract: A collagen production promoter composition according to the present invention containing an extract from a shoot of a tree belonging to the Fagaceae Fagus, particularly a young shoot, as an active component, which exhibits a superior effect of prevention of aging by promoting the production of collagen, which is one of the components of the extracellular matrix, and the activation of the excellular matrix and normalization of the skin tissue based on the promotion of production of collagen.