Abstract: We proposed a novel compound having an activity of PGI.sub.2 receptor agonist.A phenoxyacetic acid derivative of the formula ##STR1## A is --C(R.sup.1).dbd.N.about.OR.sup.2, --CH(R)NH--OR.sup.2, --COE, --SO.sub.2 E, --CH.sub.2 --NR.sup.3 --Y, --Z--NR.sup.3 --CONR.sup.4 R.sup.5, --CH.sub.2 --OR.sup.6, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.6, --CH.sub.2 --O.about.N.dbd.CR.sup.7 R.sup.8, --CH.sub.2 --O--NHCHR.sup.7 R.sup.8, substituted by imidazolyl(methyl), pyrazolylmethyl, oxazolyl(methyl), thioxazolyl, isoxazolyl, isothiazolyl, oxadiazolyl, triazolylmethyl;T is alkylene, alkenylene, etc.;D is --CO.sub.2 R.sup.10, --CONR.sup.11 R.sup.12 ;E is (substitution) amino, hydradino;Y is substituted (thio) carbonyl, substituted sulfonyl;Z is --CH.dbd.N--, --CH.sub.2 NR.sup.3 --;R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup. -R.sup.13 is each H or alkyl, etc.;R.sup.2, R.sup.4 -R.sup.9 is each H, alkyl or alkyl substituted by phenyl or hetero ring, etc. and non-toxic salts thereof, non-toxic acid addition salts thereof, possess an agonistic on PGI.sub.

Abstract: Fused phenol compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each, independently, is H, halogen, trifluoromethyl, cyano, (substituted) alkyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, COOH, COOR.sup.6 (in which R.sup.6 is C1-6 alkyl), alkenyl or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, taken together, is --CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH--, when R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are ortho to each other; A is alkylene, alkenylene, oxyalkylene or ##STR2## (in which m is 1-6); B is a monocyclic hetero ring containing a nitrogen atom; G is --OR.sup.3A or --NR.sup.3B R.sup.3C (in which R.sup.3A, R.sup.3B and R.sup.3C each, independently, is H, alkyl, acyl, or alkoxyalkyl); R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each, independently, is H, alkyl, or R.sup.4, R.sup.5 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached represent C4-7 cycloalkyl; and n is 1-3; non-toxic salts thereof, non-toxic acid addition salts thereof, and hydrates thereof.The compounds of the formula (I) have inhibitory activities on TXA.sub.

Abstract: A 4-aminopyrimidine of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A is a bond, C1-4 alkylene or C1-4 oxyalkylene;Y is a bond, C1-4 alkylene, C1-4 alkyleneoxy, C1-4 alkoxyphenylene or phenyl(C1-4)alkylene;Z is a bond or vinylene;R1 is 4-15 membered heterocyclic ring containing one or two nitrogen atom;R2 is (i) 4-15 membered heterocyclic ring containing one or two nitrogen, one or two of oxygen or one sulfur atom,(ii) C4-15 carbocyclic ring,(iii) C1-4 alkoxy,(iv) hydroxy(C1-4 alkoxy) or(v) hydroxy;R3 is (i) 4-15 membered heterocyclic ring containing one or two nitrogen, one oxygen, one sulfur, or one nitrogen and one sulfur atom,(ii) C4-15 carbocyclic ring,(iii) formula:CH2.dbd.CH(X)--whereinX is halogen.(iv) hydrogen.l is 1 or 2.and some compounds are excluded.and acid addition salts thereof, salts thereof; have inhibitory effect on cGMP-PDE, or additionally on TXA2 synthetase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to (1) a process for constructing a cDNA library which has a selectivity for signal peptides, that makes it possible to efficiently find out an unknown and useful polypeptide and a high efficiency; and relates to (2) a novel polypeptide consisting of 89 amino acids (including a signal peptide) produced by a stroma cell line, which is useful as an agent for preventing or treating, for example, anemia, leukopenia or infections and the like, and DNAs encoding for said polypeptide.

Abstract: Disclosed are amidinophenol derivatives of the formula (I) and acid-addition salts thereof (in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are alkyl, alkoxy, acyl, halogen, nitro, benzoyl, COOR.sub.4 ; A is bond, alkylene, group of the formula (II); R.sup.3 is group of the formula (III), (IV)) ##STR1## Compounds of the formula (I) have inhibitory activities on phospholipase A.sub.2 and proteases (especially trypsin), and are useful for the prevention and/or the treatment of inflammatory diseases, allergic diseases, disseminated intravascular coagulation, pancreatitis, severity in pancreatitis and multiple organ failure.

Abstract: Benzopyran derivatives which have an inhibitory effect on the Maillard reaction as well as an antioxidizing effect are described herein. These derivatives may be utilized in the treatment and/or prevention of diabetic complications such as, for example, coronary heart disease, peripheral circulatory insufficiency or failure, cerebrovascular hindrance, neurogenous diabetes, nephropathy, arteriosclerosis, arthrosclerosis, cataracts and retinopathy. Further, the derivatives may also be used in the treatment and/or prevention of diseases induced by aging and in the treatment and/or prevention of diseases caused by the formation of peroxidized fat.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a novel protein p140 polypeptide which is a key protein involved in the signal transmission system of insulin; method for preparation of it; DNA encoding the said polypeptide; vector comprising the DNA; host cells transformed with the vector; antibody against the polypeptide; pharmaceutical compositions containing the peptide or antibody; method for the prevention and/or treatment of diabetes, which is characterized by tyrosine phosphorylation of the said protein p140; agent for the prevention and/or treatment of diabetes, which is characterized by containing a compound which can tyrosine phosphorylate protein p140, as active ingredient and screening methods for the prevention and/or treatment agent.Tyrosine phosphorylation of protein p140 is an essential step in the induction of hypoglycemia by glucose uptake.

Abstract: A stimulator for bone formation containing human interleukin 4 or an analogue thereof as an active ingredient. This stimulator is useful for the prevention and treatment of, for example, osteoporosis, osteogenesis imperfecta, injured bone and abnormality of dental and the improvement of metabolic abnormality of bone.

Abstract: An oxime derivative (I): ##STR1## that D ring and B bonding to D ring are (i)-(iv), wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, cycloalkyl, monocyclic ring containing nitrogen, lower alkyl substituted by benzene ring or cycloalkyl, lower alkyl substituted by monocyclic ring containing nitrogen; R.sup.3 is alkyl, phenyl, cycloalkyl, monocyclic ring containing nitrogen, lower alkyl substituted by benzene ring or cycloalkyl, lower alkyl substituted by monocyclic ring containing nitrogen; e is 3-5, f is 1-3, p is 1-4, q is 1-2, r is 1-3; the position of the bond to D ring in (iii) and (iv) is a or b, and the ring in R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may be substituted by lower alkyl, alkoxy, halogen, nitro, trihalomethyl; and salts thereof, possess an agonistic activity on PGl2 receptor, and therefore are useful for prevention and/or treatment of thrombosis, arteriosclerosis, ischemic heart diseases, gastric ulcer and hypertension.

Abstract: Polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies are obtained specific to mevalonic acid, having low cross-reactivity with mevalonic acid analogues, such as glutaric acid, 3-methylglutaric acid and 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid. The antibodies may be used for determination of mevalonic acid providing an immunoassay excellent in sensitivity, specificity and reproducibility.

Abstract: A fused benzeneoxyacetic acid derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## is (i) ##STR3## (ii) ##STR4## (iii) ##STR5## or (iv) ##STR6## A is (i) ##STR7## or (ii) ##STR8## R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or phenyl;R.sup.3 is(i) C.sub.1-15 alkyl,(ii) C.sub.1-8 alkyl substituted by one or two of benzene, C.sub.4-7 cycloalkane or 4-7 ring-membered monocyclic ring which contains one nitrogen atom or(iii) C.sub.10-15 condensed tricyclic ring;e is 3-5;f is 1-3;p is 0-4;q is 0-2;s is 0-3With the proviso that, ring(s) in R.sup.3 may be substituted by one to three of C.sub.1-4 alkyl, .sub.1-4 alkoxy, halogen atom, nitro or trihalomethyl. And, when D--B is the formula (iii) or (iv), --(CH2)p- or .dbd.CH--(CH2)s- is attached at the position of a or b on the ring.

Abstract: A novel (fused) benz(thio)amide of the general formula: ##STR1## or a non-toxic salt thereof, wherein R.sup.4 represents:(i) when B represents a closed ring, a group of the general formula: ##STR2## wherein U represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; or (ii) when B represents a divalent group, a group of the general formula: ##STR3## wherein R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, n, m, p and q are as defined in the specification, and exclusing certain compounds as defined in the specification, depending on whether A represents a single bond or a group. The compounds are useful for the prevention and/or treatment of diseases induced by leukotrienes, 5.alpha.-reductase, phospholipase and aldose reductase in mammals, especially human beings.

Abstract: The phenylalkan(en)oic acids of the formula: ##STR1## as defined herein, possess an antagonistic activity on leukotriene B.sub.4.

Abstract: A novel (fused) benz(thio)amide of the general formula: ##STR1## or a non-toxic salt thereof, wherein A represents a single bond or a group as defined in the specification;B represents(i) a substituted or unsubstituted carbocyclic ring of 4 to 8 members being unreplaced or optionally having one, two or three carbon atom(s) replaced by oxygen, nitrogen and/or sulfur atom(s); or(ii) a divalent group of formula: ##STR2## T represents oxygen or sulfur; R.sup.1 represents a group of general formula: ##STR3## or (iv) a straight or branched alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group of from 1 to 20 carbon atom(s);R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or a straight or branched alkyl group of from 1 to 6 carbon atom(s);R.sup.' represents hydrogen, a halogen atom, a hydroxy group, a nitro group or a group --COOR.sup.7 ;R.sup.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, Y, A, Z, CyB, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, n and m are described in the specification and claims.and acid addition salts thereof, salts thereof, and hydrates thereof; have inhibitory effect on cGMP-PDE, and additionally on TXA.sub.2 synthetase.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, Y, A, R.sup.4, n, Z, CyB, R.sup.3, and m are defined in the specification.

Abstract: Amidinophenol derivatives of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are (i) H, (ii) C1-4 alkyl, (iii) C1-4 alkoxy, (iv) C2-5 acyl, (v) halogen, (vi) NO.sub.2, (vii) benzoyl, (viii) COOR.sup.4 (in which R.sup.4 is C1-3 alkyl); A is bond, C1-4 alkylene, --C(R.sup.5).dbd.C(R.sup.6)-- (in which R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are H or C1-4 alkyl; R.sup.3 is (i) CON(R.sup.7)(R.sup.8), (ii) CON(R.sup.9)--CH(R.sup.7)(R.sup.8) or (iii) ##STR2## in which ##STR3## is 4-7 membered, mono-cyclic hetero ring containing 1 or 2 N atom; R.sup.10 is H, C7-10 phenylalkyl or COOR.sup.13 (in which R.sup.13 is H, C1-4 alkyl or C7-10 phenylalkyl)); with the proviso that (i) both R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 do not represent hydrogen at the same time, and (ii) when at least one group in R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 represents the group containing t-butyl ester, the other groups do not represent tile group containing carboxy; or an acid-addition salt thereof, have inhibitory activities on PLA.sub.

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein, Z represents methylene group or sulfur atom, R represents a general formula:G--E--D--B--A--.

Abstract: A derivative of general formula: ##STR1## wherein Y is --SO.sub.2 --or ##STR2## (i) R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may the same or different, each represent, (1) --H,(2) C1-16 alkyl or (3) the formula ##STR3## wherein X is single-bond, --SO.sub.2 --, C1-4 alkylene, C1-4 alkylene substituted by --COOH or ##STR4## is a pyridyl or pyrrolyl ring, n is 1.about.5, R.sup.4 is 1 --H or C1-8 alkyl, 2 C1-14 alkoxy 3 C1-6 alkylthio, 4 --OH, halogen, --NO.sub.2 or trihalomethyl, 5 the formula: --NR.sup.41 R.sup.42 wherein R.sup.41 and R.sup.42 each represents halogen or C1-4 alkyl, 6 tetrazole, 7 --SO.sub.3 H or --CH.sub.2 OH, 8 the formula:--SO.sub.2 NR.sup.41 R.sup.42 9 the formula: --Z.sup.41 --COOR.sup.43 wherein Z.sup.41 is single-bond C1-4 alkylene or C2-4 alkenylene, R.sup.43 is --H C1-4 alkyl or benzyl; or non-toxic salt or an acid addition salt thereof possess inhibitory activity on elastase, and therefore is useful for treating pulmonary emphysema, atherosclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis and the like.

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## R represents a general formula:G--E--D--B--A--G represents a carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring which is unsubstituted or substituted, L represents a group of general formula:--CO--COR.sup.2--CO--CH.sub.2 --COR.sup.2--CO--CF.sub.2 --COR.sup.2--CO--CO--NR.sup.5 R.sup.6or--CO--CH.sub.2 --CO--NR.sup.5 R.sup.6and non-toxic salt or hydrate thereof possess an inhibitory activity on propyl endopeptidase, and therefore usefull for prevention and/or treatment of amnesia.