Abstract: Novel cephem compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.4 is a residue of a nucleophilic compound selected from hydroxyl, mercapto, cyano, azido, amino, carbamoyloxy, carbamoylthio and thiocarbamoyloxy, said group being unsubstituted or substituted by alkyl of up to three carbons, and R.sup.5 is hydroxyl or lower alkoxy, or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester thereof, have strong antibiotic properties against a wide variety of microorganisms.

Abstract: Highly effective diuretic antihypertensives, i.e., 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-5-sulfonamide derivatives which is classified to loop diuretics with less adverse side-effects and can be administered orally at a daily dosage of 0.5-200 mg or parenterally of 0.01-50 mg.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to an adaption of a conventional conveyor driving roller whereby the driving force frictionally transmitted from a rotating shaft to the article conveying roller is maintained even under conditions wherein oil or water enters between the frictionally engaging surfaces. Specifically, a pressure plate is provided at one end face of the roller which is spring biased for frictionally engaging that roller end face. Provision is made for adjustment of the degree of compression of the pressure plate biasing spring so that the degree of frictional force between the pressure plate and the roller end face may be varied.

Abstract: A 7-[2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-(syn)-methoxyiminoacetamido]cephalosporin derivative of the formula; ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3 is hydrogen or a residue of a nucleophilic compound; R.sub.2 NH is an amino group which may optionally be protected, pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, is found to have excellent anti-bacterial activity against a broad spectrum of bacteria inclusive of gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Serratia marcescens, Proteus rettgeri, Enterobacter cloacae and Citrobacter freundii. Thus, this compound may be used for an antibacterial agent in therapeutical purposes.

Abstract: 3-Tertiary ammoniomethyl-7-beta-[alpha-(hydroxy or protected hydroxy)imino-alpha-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)acetamido]-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid, pharmaceutically acceptable salt or 4-carboxy ester is provided which is a broad spectrum antibiotic.

Abstract: An antibacterial composition is provided consisting of a 7-[2-(2-aminothiazol)-4-yl)-2-(syn)-methoxyiminoacetamido]cephalosporin compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.2 NH is amino or a protected amino group, n is an integer of 1 to 3 and R is a di-C.sub.1-3 alkylamino, carboxyl or sulfo group, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound having antibacterial activity of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents amino, protected amino, hydroxy or protected hydroxy;R.sup.4 represents heterocyclic thio wherein heterocyclic is a 5 to 6 membered hetero ring containing 1 to 4 hetero atoms from the group of oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen; andR.sup.5 is hydroxy or protected hydroxy, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Novel cephem compounds of the formula; ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents amino or hydroxyl group which may be protected, R.sup.2 represents amino or hydroxyl group or a group convertible into these groups, R.sup.3 represents hydrogen or methoxy group or a group convertible into methoxy group, R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or a residue of a nucleophilic compound and R.sup.8 represents hydrogen or a halogen, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, have strong antibiotic properties against a wide variety of microorganisms including gram-positive bacteria as well as gram-negative ones, especially by oral administration and can be used as therapeutic agent for various bacterial infections of animals including human beings.

Abstract: A 7-[2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-(syn)-methoxyiminoacetamido] cephalosporin derivative of the formula; ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3 is hydrogen or a residue of a nucleophilic compound; R.sub.2 NH is an amino group which may optionally be protected, pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, is found to have excellent anti-bacterial activity against a broad spectrum of bacteria inclusive of gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Serratia marcescens, Proteus rettgeri, Enterobacter cloacae and Citrobacter freundii. Thus, this compound may be used for an antibacterial agent in therapeutical purposes.

Abstract: Novel cephem compounds of the formula; ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents amino or hydroxyl group which may be protected, R.sup.2 represents amino or hydroxyl group or a group convertible into these groups, R.sup.3 represents hydrogen or methoxy group or a group convertible into methoxy group, R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or a residue of a nucleophilic compound and R.sup.8 represents hydrogen or a halogen, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, have strong antibiotic properties against a wide variety of microorganisms including gram-positive bacteria as well as gram-negative ones, especially by oral administration and can be used as therapeutic agent for various bacterial infections of animals including human beings.

Abstract: Novel cephem compounds of the formula; ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents amino or hydroxyl group which may be protected, R.sup.2 represents amino or hydroxyl group or a group convertible into these groups, R.sup.3 represents hydrogen or methoxy group or a group convertible into methoxy group, R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or a residue of a nucleophilic compound and R.sup.8 represents hydrogen or a halogen, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, have strong antibiotic properties against a wide variety of microorganisms including gram-positive bacteria as well as gram-negative ones, especially by oral administration and can be used as therapeutic agent for various bacterial infections of animals including human beings.Also disclosed are novel thiazolylacetic acid compounds of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 represents amino, protected amino, hydroxyl or protected hydroxyl, R.sup.

Abstract: 7-[2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-(syn)-methoxyiminoacetamido]cephalosporanic acid derivatives of the formula; ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 NH is an amino group which may optionally be protected; COOR.sup.2 is a carboxyl group which may optionally be esterified; X is oxygen, sulfur or an imino group which may optionally be substituted; B is hydrogen or a hydroxyl, amino, thiol or hydrocarbon group which may optionally be substituted, or a salt thereof, are novel, .beta.-lactamase-resistant and low-toxicity compounds which display excellent activity against a broad spectrum of microorganisms including Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Serratia marcescens, Proteus rettgeri, Enterobacter cloacae, Citrobacter freundii. Thus, these compounds can be used for antibacterial agents in therapeutical purpose.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a halogen and R.sup.3 stands for methyl, acetoxymethyl, carbamoyloxymethyl, an alkoxymethyl, an alkylthiomethyl, 2-carboxy-1-ethenyl, or a heterocyclic thiomethyl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is found to have a broad antimicrobial spectrum and, in particular, effective against Gram-negative bacteria including Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratia marcescense as well as Gram-positive ones including antibiotic resistant strains. Thus, these compounds may be used for antimicrobial agents in therapeutical purposes.

Abstract: Novel cephem compounds of the formula; ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents amino or hydroxyl group which may be protected, R.sup.2 represents amino or hydroxyl group or a group convertible into these groups, R.sup.3 represents hydrogen or methoxy group or a group convertible into methoxy group, R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or a residue of a nucleophilic compound and R.sup.8 represents hydrogen or a halogen, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, have strong antibiotic properties against a wide variety of microorganisms including gram-positive bacteria as well as gram-negative ones, especially by oral administration and can be used as therapeutic agent for various bacterial infections of animals including human beings.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 stands for a halogenoethoxycarbonylamino and R.sup.2 stands for hydrogen or a halogen, is an important intermediate for producing a cephalosporin derivative of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 stands for methyl, acetoxymethyl, carbamoyloxymethyl, an alkoxymethyl, an alkylthiomethyl, 2-carboxy-1-ethenyl, or a heterocyclic thiomethyl, R.sup.5 stands for hydrogen or methoxy and R.sup.2 has the same meaning as defined before, which is active against various pathogenic microorganisms even at a low concentration.