Abstract: A somatostatin receptor subtype 2 agonist represented by the general formula (I): wherein all symbols have the same meanings as described in the specification, or a salt thereof, which can be easily administered and can alleviate pain accompanied by the therapy of patients.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel compound having a strong opening action with respect to KCNQ2-5 channels. A compound represented by the general formula (I) (wherein the definition of each group is as described in the specification) is provided. The compound represented by the general formula (I) has a strong opening action with respect to KCNQ2-5 channels, and therefore is useful as a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for a KCNQ2-5 channel-related disease (for example, dysuria, overactive bladder, or the like).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ethane-sulfonate salt of N-{5-[(6,7-dimethoxy-4-quinolinyl)oxy]-2-pyridinyl}-2,5-dioxo-1-phenyl-1,2,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-3-quinolinecarboxamide, which has an Axl-inhibiting activity and is useful as a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for immune diseases, cancer and the like, a crystal thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition thereof.

Abstract: A compound represented by general formula (I) has a strong Axl inhibitory activity by introducing a distinctive bicyclic structure in which a saturated carbon ring is fused to a pyridone ring, and can be a therapeutic agent for Axl-related diseases, for example, cancer such as acute myeloid leukemia, melanoma, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, and glioma, kidney diseases, immune system diseases, and circulatory system diseases

Abstract: Compounds represented by general formula (I) (all of the symbols in the formula conform to the definitions in the Description) are compounds that, in addition to having a Btk-selective inhibitory activity, exhibit an excellent metabolic stability and can avoid hepatotoxicity or the like, and as a consequence can provide safe therapeutic agents for diseases in which B cells or mast cells participate.

Abstract: A compound represented by general formula (I) (wherein all symbols are as defined in the description) or a salt, solvate, N-oxide form or prodrug thereof is a potent FXIa inhibitor, has excellent oral absorption properties and kinetics in blood, can exert a potent anti-coagulation activity over a long period of time after being administered orally, and has a discrepancy between the anti-coagulation activity thereof and the CYP-inhibiting activity thereof. Therefore, the compound or the salt, solvate, N-oxide form or prodrug thereof can be used as an efficient prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for vascular occlusive diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of formula (I): wherein all symbols are defined in the description. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, methods of making the compounds, kits comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds, compositions and kits for treatment of disorders associated with TREK-1, TREK-2 or both TREK-1 and TREK-2 dysfunction in a mammal.

Abstract: The purinone derivative 6-amino-9-[(3R)-1-(2-butynoyl)-3-pyrrolidinyl]-7-(4-phenoxyphenyl)-7,9-dihydro-8H-purin-8-one hydrochloride has Btk-selective inhibitory activity and, in addition to having excellent metabolic stability, it is a compound that exhibits a high level of solubility and absorption with respect to the free base and can be crystallized, hence it can serve as a therapeutic agent for diseases involving B cells and mast cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by general formula (I) (wherein, all symbols represent the same meanings as the symbols set forth in the specification), a salt thereof, a solvate thereof, an N-oxide thereof, or a prodrug of any of these. Since the compound has a Brk inhibitory activity, the compound is useful as a drug ingredient for the prevention and/or treatment of Brk-related diseases such as cancer, for example.

Abstract: A method for producing a compound, such as 2-propanyl 4-{(3S,5aR,6R,7R,8aS)-6-[(1E,3R)-4-(2,5-difluorophenoxy)-3-hydroxy-1-buten-1-yl]-7-hydroxyoctahydro-2H-cyclopenta[b]oxepin-3-yl}butanoate, and a novel intermediate suitable for the method, whereby the compound can be stably supplied with a high total reaction yield, by changing the starting material and improving the metathesis reaction, asymmetric reduction reaction and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides isolated monoclonal antibodies, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that specifically bind to PD-1 with high affinity. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the antibodies of the invention, expression vectors, host cells and methods for expressing the antibodies of the invention are also provided. Immunoconjugates, bispecific molecules and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The invention also provides methods for detecting PD-1, as well as methods for treating various diseases, including cancer and infectious diseases, using anti-PD-1 antibodies. The present invention further provides methods for using a combination immunotherapy, such as the combination of anti-CTLA-4 and anti-PD-1 antibodies, to treat hyperproliferative disease, such as cancer. The invention also provides methods for altering adverse events related to treatment with such antibodies individually.

Abstract: The inventors found that postsurgical recurrence and/or metastasis of cancer is suppressed by administering a beta-blocker to a cancer patient during a perioperative period of cancer surgery. Accordingly, the disclosure provides an agent for suppressing recurrence and/or metastasis of cancer, comprising a beta-blocker and being administered during a perioperative period of cancer surgery.

Abstract: To provide a medicament which shows more remarkable effect in treatment of activated B-cell like diffuse large B-cell lymphoma ABC-DLBCL than the existing Btk inhibitor, and is excellent in safety. The present compound exhibits more remarkable effect in treatment of activated B-cell like diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (ABC-DLBCL) patients, inter alia, ABC-DLBCL patients having CD79B wild-type gene background than the existing Btk inhibitor, and therefore, it can attain the object of the present invention.

Abstract: A compound represented by general formula (I) (wherein all symbols are as defined in the description) or a salt, solvate, N-oxide form or prodrug thereof is a potent FXIa inhibitor, has excellent oral absorption properties and kinetics in blood, can exert a potent anti-coagulation activity over a long period of time after being administered orally, and has a discrepancy between the anti-coagulation activity thereof and the CYP-inhibiting activity thereof. Therefore, the compound or the salt, solvate, N-oxide form or prodrug thereof can be used as an efficient prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for vascular occlusive diseases.

Abstract: In order to provide a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for Trk-related diseases, the present invention provides a compound which has a selective Trk-inhibiting activity and persistently inhibits NGF vascular hyper permeability and does not have a drug interaction and in addition thereto, is excellent in solubility and absorbability against free bases. The compound of the present invention has a selective Trk-inhibiting activity and persistently inhibits NGF vascular hyper permeability and does not have a drug interaction and is excellent in solubility and absorbability against free bases, and is therefore useful as a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for Trk-related diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the general formula (I), their salts and N-oxides, and solvates and prodrugs thereof (wherein the substituents are as defined in the description). The compounds of the general formula (I) are inhibitors of factor XIa, and are useful in the prevention of and/or therapy for thromboembolic diseases.

Abstract: A medicament comprising a combination of a compound represented by formula (I), a salt thereof, a solvate thereof, an N-oxide thereof, or a prodrug of any of these and an immune checkpoint inhibitor (such as an anti-PD-1 antibody), which exhibits a strong anti-tumor effect and thus is useful for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Provided is an EP2 agonist having excellent safety. A compound represented by general formula (I) (wherein all symbols are as defined in the description), a salt or N-oxide of the compound, or a solvate or prodrug of the compound or the salt or N-oxide has an EP2 agonist activity and is highly safe, and is therefore useful as a medicine, particularly a therapeutic agent for diseases associated with EP2 receptors, such as immune diseases, allergic diseases, neuronal death, dysmenorrhea, premature birth, miscarriage, baldness, ocular diseases, erectile dysfunction, arthritis, lung injury, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary emphysema, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bone diseases and cartilage injury.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by general formula (I) (wherein, all symbols represent the same meanings as the symbols set forth in the specification), a salt thereof, a solvate thereof, an N-oxide thereof, or a prodrug of any of these. Since the compound has a Brk inhibitory activity, the compound is useful as a drug ingredient for the prevention and/or treatment of Brk-related diseases such as cancer, for example.

Abstract: The purinone derivative 6-amino-9-[(3R)-1-(2-butynoyl)-3-pyrrolidinyl]-7-(4-phenoxyphenyl)-7,9-dihydro-8H-purin-8-one hydrochloride has Btk-selective inhibitory activity and, in addition to having excellent metabolic stability, it is a compound that exhibits a high level of solubility and absorption with respect to the free base and can be crystallized, hence it can serve as a therapeutic agent for diseases involving B cells and mast cells.