Abstract: The invention provides at least one protein which has biochemical and immunological properties of a major allergen of Dermatophagoides farinae (Derf II).

Abstract: The invention provides a DNA encoding at least one part of genetic information of protein which has biochemical and immunological properties of a major allergen of Dermatophagoides farinae (Derf II).

Abstract: The invention provides a DNA encoding at least one part of genetic information of protein which has biochemical and immunological properties of a major allergen of Dermatophagoides farinae (Derf II).

Abstract: Amidinonaphthyl furancarboxylate derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## wherein A is a single bond or A denotes (a) a phenyl group, cyclopentyl group, or cyclohexyl group,(b) an alkenylphenyl group, alkylphenyl group, phenylalkenyl group, or phenylalkyl group wherein alkyl is C.sub.1 to C.sub.7 alkyl and alkenyl is C.sub.2 to C.sub.7 alkenyl,(c) a C.sub.1 to C.sub.18 alkyl or C.sub.2 to C.sub.7 alkenyl group which may be substituted by one or two substituents selected from C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 alkyl groups and quanidino groups, wherein an alkyl substituent together with the carbon atom to which it is attached may form a cycloalkyl ring having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms, or said C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 alkyl may itself be substituted by a C.sub.3 to C.sub.6 cycloalkyl ring, or(d) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --NH--CO--(CH.sub.2).sub.n' wherein n and n' may be the same or different and represent an integer from 1 to 4; andwherein R denotes(e) a hydroxyl group,(f) a C.sub.1 to C.sub.

Abstract: The invention provides an anti Derf II monoclonal antibody selectively recognizing Derf II and belonging to an IgG or IgM class, the antibody being obtained by immunizing a mammal with Derf II antigen, which is derived from Dermatophagoides farinae.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of cerebrovascular contraction in mammals involving administration of a pharmaceutical composition containing as an effective ingredient a p-guanidinobenzoic acid derivative represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R denotes a group represented by the formula ##STR2## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Amidine compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are novel and are of use as anti-trypsin, anti-plasmin, anti-kallikrein, anti-thrombin and anti-complement agents which may be administered orally. These amidine compounds can be produced by the reaction between a carboxylic acid compound of formula (II) ##STR2## or a reactive intermediate thereof and 6-amidino-2-naphthol of formula (III) ##STR3## or preferably an acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: Amidine compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are novel and are of use as anti-trypsin, anti-plasmin, anti-kallikrein, anti-thrombin and anti-complement agents which may be administered orally. These amidine compounds can be produced by the reaction between a carboxylic acid compound of formula (II) ##STR2## or a reactive intermediate thereof and 6-amidino-2-naphthol of formula (III) ##STR3## or preferably an acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: Amidine compounds of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are novel compounds and are useful as powerful anti-trypsin, anti-plasmin, anti-kallikrein and anti-thrombin agents. They are also useful as a powerful anti-complement agent.

Abstract: Amidine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, represent each a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with an intermediary carbon atom and/or hetero atom may form a ring; X represents ##STR2## (wherein R.sub.8 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, or --CH.sub.2 COOR.sub.9, where R.sub.9 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; Z represents a single bond, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, or --CH.dbd.CH--); R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen or chlorine atom, methoxy group, nitro group, or amino group; Y represents --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, --CH.sub.2 O--, or --OCH.sub.2 --; R.sub.4 represents a hydrogen atom, methoxy group, benzoyl group, nitro group, or amino group; and R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.

Abstract: Amidino compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are novel compounds and are useful as powerful anti-trypsine, anti-plasmin, anti-kallikrein and anti-thrombin agents. Having strong anti-Cl (Clr, Cls) activities and an anticomplement activity, they are also useful as anticomplement agents. These amidino compounds are prepared by usual esterification of carboxylic acid compounds represented by the formula (II)R.sub.1 --COOH (II)with amidinophenol compound (III) and, if necessary, can be transformed into pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Amidine compounds of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are novel compounds and are useful as powerful anti-trypsin, anti-plasmin, anti-kallikrein and anti-thrombin agents. They are also useful as a powerful anti-complement agent.

Abstract: Amidino compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are novel compounds and are useful as powerful antitrypsine, antiplasmin, antikallikrein and antithrombin agents. Having strong anti-C1 (C1r, C1s) activities and an anticomplement activity, they are also useful as anticomplement agents. These amidino compounds are prepared by usual esterification of carboxylic acid compounds represented by the formula ##STR2## with 6-amidino-2-naphthol and, if necessary, can be transformed into pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Amidino compounds represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are novel compounds and are useful as powerful antitrypsine, antiplasmin, antikallikrein and anti-thrombin agents. Having strong anti-Cl (Clr, Cls) activities and an anticomplement activity, they are also useful as anticomplement agents. These amidino compounds are prepared by usual esterification of carboxylic acid compounds represented by the formula (II)R.sub.1 --COOH (II)with amidinophenol compound (III) and, if necessary, can be transformed into pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Amidino compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are novel compounds and are useful as powerful antitrypsin, antiplasmin, antikallikrein and antithrombin agents. Having strong anti-Cl activity and anti-complement activity, they are also useful as anti-complement agents. These amidino compounds are prepared by reacting carboxylic compounds represented by the formulaR.sub.1 --COOHor their reactive intermediates with amidinonaphthol represented by the formula ##STR2## and, if necessary, can be transformed into pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Amidino compounds represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are novel compounds and are useful as powerful antitrypsine, antiplasmin, antikallikrein and anti-thrombin agents. Having strong anti-Cl (Clr, Cls) activities and an anticomplement activity, they are also useful as anticomplement agents. These amidino compounds are prepared by usual esterification of carboxylic acid compounds represented by the formula (II)R.sub.1 --COOH (II)with 4-(.beta.-amidinoethenyl)phenol represented by the formula (III) ##STR2## and, if necessary, can be transformed into pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Amidino compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are novel compounds and are useful as powerful antitrypsine, antiplasmin, antikallikrein and antithrombin agents. Having strong anti-C1 (C1r, C1s) activities and an anticomplement activity, they are also useful as anticomplement agents. These amidino compounds are prepared by usual esterification of carboxylic acid compounds represented by the formula ##STR2## with 6-amidino-2-naphthol and, if necessary, can be transformed into pharmaceuticlly acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: A leucylalanyarginine derivative represented by the formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or an amino-protecting group; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represent hydrogen or guanidino-protecting groups; and R.sub.4 represents naphthyl. The above compound is useful as an excellent substrate for various enzymes, such as trypsin, plasmin, kallikrein, urokinase, Cl-esterase and the like. Accordingly, the activity of enzymes can be measured by use of said compound as a substrate.

Abstract: A phenylalanylarginine derivative represented by the formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or an amino-protecting group; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represent hydrogen or guanidino-protecting groups; R.sub.4 represents naphthyl. The above compound is useful as an excellent substrate for various enzymes, such as trypsin, plasmin, kallikrein, urokinase, Cl-esterase and the like. Accordingly, the activity of enzymes can be measured by use of said compound as a substrate.

Abstract: A phenylalanylvalylarginine derivative represented by the formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or benzoyl and R.sub.2 represents naphthyl. The above compound is useful as an excellent substrate for various enzymes, such as trypsin, plasmin, kallikrein, urokinase, Cl-esterase and the like. Accordingly, the activity of enzymes can be measured by use of said compound as a substrate.