Abstract: The antimicrobial aqueous solution of the present invention comprises an original undiluted aqueous solution containing: 25 ?g/ml to 50 ?g/ml of an amphipathic preservative comprising a monoglycerol monolaurate; and 12.5 ?g/ml to 30 ?g/ml of an ?-polylysine. In preparing the antimicrobial aqueous solution, dissolution of the amphipathic antimicrobial can be promoted by addition of a sucrose monolaurate and by heating to 35° C. to 60° C. This antimicrobial aqueous solution can be used effectively, even within a range of concentrations lower than concentrations to be typically used for amphipathic antimicrobials. It is possible to adopt a diglycerol monolaurate, instead of the monoglycerol monolaurate.

Abstract: The antimicrobial aqueous solution of the present invention comprises an original undiluted aqueous solution containing: 25 ?g/ml to 50 ?g/ml of an amphipathic preservative comprising a monoglycerol monolaurate; and 12.5 ?g/ml to 30 ?g/ml of an ?-polylysine. In preparing the antimicrobial aqueous solution, dissolution of the amphipathic antimicrobial can be promoted by addition of a sucrose monolaurate and by heating to 35° C. to 60° C. This antimicrobial aqueous solution can be used effectively, even within a range of concentrations lower than concentrations to be typically used for amphipathic antimicrobials. It is possible to adopt a diglycerol monolaurate, instead of the monoglycerol monolaurate.

Abstract: As a result of research work and investigations relating to the effect of benzaldehyde on cell membranes, it was found that benzaldehyde has high activity in the treatment of selected malignant conditions. Based on this finding, we have now completed the present invention directed to a composition comprising benzaldehyde as the active ingredient. This composition is effective against selected malignant conditions which are carcinoma of the colon, cancer of the stomach, cancer of the tongue, peritonitis carcinomatosa, cancer of the liver and malignancies induced by SF.sub.40 virus.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel carcinostatic composition comprising 4,6-0-benzylidene-D-glucopyranose as the active ingredient. This active ingredient exerts a very high carcinostatic activity according to a specific carcinostatic mechanism quite different from that of conventional carcinostatic chemotherapeutic agents. The active ingredient is very low in toxicity and is highly stable and water-soluble. This composition is effective against selected malignant conditions which are carcinoma of the colon, cancer of the stomach, cancer of the tongue, peritonitis carcinomatosa, cancer of the liver and malignancies induced by SV.sub.40 virus.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for retarding and reducing cachexia comprising, as an efficacious ingredient, at least one compound selected from the group consisting of benzaldehyde and 4,6-O-benzylidene-D-glucose, and a method for retarding and reducing cachexia in humans which comprises administering to an affected human at least one said compound.

Abstract: A plant growth regulator comprising as an active ingredient at least one member selected from the group of nicotinamide and analogues of nicotinic acid.