Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) wherein A is O, S, CHR1 or NR2, R1 and R2 are H, lower alkyl, X1 and X2 are H, halogen, nitro, cyano, etc., Y1 is H, lower alkyl, Z1 and Z2 are H, halogen, cyano, hydroxy, lower alkyl, etc., and n is an integer of 2 to 4, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a process for preparing the same, a pharmaceutical composition containing the same as an active ingredient, and an intermediate therefor. The compounds (I) of the present invention show a potent PDE IV inhibitory activity as well as an excellent bronchodilating activity, and hence, they are widely useful as a PDE IV inhibitor in the treatment or prophylaxis of allergic inflammatory diseases or organ inflammatory diseases, especially in the treatment or prophylaxis of pulmonary diseases accompanied by airway obstruction such as asthma.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) wherein A is O, S, CHR1 or NR2, R1 and R2 are H, lower alkyl, X1 and X2 are H, halogen, nitro, cyano, etc., Y1 is H, lower alkyl, Z1 and Z2 are H, halogen, cyano, hydroxy, lower alkyl, etc., and n is an integer of 2 to 4, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a process for preparing the same, a pharmaceutical composition containing the same as an active ingredient, and an intermediate therefor. The compounds (I) of the present invention show a potent PDE IV inhibitory activity as well as an excellent bronchodilating activity, and hence, they are widely useful as a PDE IV inhibitor in the treatment or prophylaxis of allergic inflammatory diseases or organ inflammatory diseases, especially in the treatment or prophylaxis of pulmonary diseases accompanied by airway obstruction such as asthma.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) wherein A is O, S, CHR1 or NR2, R1 and R2 are H, lower alkyl, X1 and X2 are H, halogen, nitro, cyano, etc., Y1 is H, lower alkyl, Z1 and Z2 are H, halogen, cyano, hydroxy, lower alkyl, etc., and n is an integer of 2 to 4, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a process for preparing the same, a pharmaceutical composition containing the same as an active ingredient, and an intermediate therefor. The compounds (I) of the present invention show a potent PDE IV inhibitory activity as well as an excellent bronchodilating activity, and hence, they are widely useful as a PDE IV inhibitor in the treatment or prophylaxis of allergic inflammatory diseases or organ inflammatory diseases, especially in the treatment or prophylaxis of pulmonary diseases accompanied by airway obstruction such as asthma.

Abstract: .delta.-substituted derivatives of valproic acid are provided for conjugation to antigenic compositions, particularly proteins and enzymes.The antigenic conjugates are employed for the production of antibodies, which find particular use in immunoassays for the determination of valproate.Also are disclosed a kit containing at least the conjugate and the antibody and determination method of valproate using the kit.