Abstract: Condensed thiazole derivatives useful as 5-HT.sub.3 receptor agonists are provided and can be represented by the following formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a process for the production thereof and a pharmaceutical composition thereof: ##STR1## wherein R, A, L.sub.1, L.sub.2, L, and R.sup.1 -R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved plasminogen activators (improved t-PA) which have a prolonged biological half life, an increased stability to heat and acids and can be expected to be effective as inhibiting inflammation around the site in which thrombus is formed.

Abstract: A method is provided for the treatment of hypersensitive intestinal diseases (irritable bowel syndrome) comprising the administration of a tetrahydroimidazopyridine derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein either one of X and Y is nitrogen and the other one is a radical represented by the formula .dbd.C(R.sup.1)--; and R can be ##STR2## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are same or different hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, and salts thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel benzodiazepine derivatives represented by the following general formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 is an aryl group, or an aromatic heterocyclic radical of 5-membered monocyclic, 6-membered monocyclic or 5- and 6-membered bicyclic structure, which may optionally be substituted; and R.sup.2 is an aryl group which may optionally be substituted), to medicinal compositions comprising the same, and to a process for producing the same. The compounds of formula (I) shown above exhibit antagonism for the CCK-B receptor and the action of depressing the gastric acid secretion caused by the stimulus of pentagastrin, and are therefore useful as a drug for the relief of diseases related to the CCK-B receptor and the gastrin receptor.

Abstract: A substituted tertiary amino compound represented by general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. They have an aromatase inhibiting activity and are useful as a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for breast cancer, mastopathy, endometriosis, prostatic-hypertrophy, and so forth.

Abstract: Fusion proteins comprising the extracellular domain of the human MACIF (Membrane Attack Complex Inhibition Factor) gene product and a heterologous phosphatidylinositol (PI) anchor domain are provided.

Abstract: A morpholine derivative represented by formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3, which may be the same or different, each represent a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sup.2 represents a halogen atom; and the dotted line indicates an optional double bond. These compounds exhibit a selective 5-HT reuptake inhibitory activity and a selective 5-HT.sub.2 receptor antagonistic activity and useful as a therapeutic agent for depression, anxiety, etc. with reduced side effects.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tri(lower alkoxy)benzene derivative of the general formula (I), or its salt, optical isomer or solvate, ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 : same or different and each represents a lower alkyl group;A: a group of the formula ##STR2## and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 : same or different and each represents a lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group or an aryl group, provided that R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 may, taken together with the adjacent nitrogen atom, form a pyrrolidinyl group, a piperidino group, a morpholino group, a thiomorpholino group, or a piperazinyl group optionally substituted by a lower alkyl group in 4-position;to pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and to processes for their production. The compound of the invention is useful as value as a pulmonary-surfactant secretion promoting agent.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a tetrahydrobenzimidazole derivative represented by Formula (Ib): ##STR1## wherein Het representa s heterocyclic group which may be substituted with 1 to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkynyl group, a cycloalkyl-lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group, and a halogen atom; and X.sup.2 represents a single bond connected to the carbon atom of the heterocyclic ring as represented by Het. The process comprises reacting a heterocyclic compound represented by Formula (IIIa):Het--X.sup.2 --H (IIIa)wherein Het and X.sup.2 are as defined above, with a carboxylic acid represented by Formula (II): ##STR2## or a reactive derivative thereof.

Abstract: Crystal D or E of 1-hydroxy-2-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl)ethane -1,1-bis(phosphonic acid) monohydrate having specified lattice spacing and relative intensity in the powder X-ray diffraction spectrum obtained by using Cu-K.alpha. radiation and a dehydration peak temperature of 135.degree. to 149.degree. C. or 160.degree. to 170.degree. C. according to TG-DSC thermogravimetric analysis; and to a solid pharmaceutical preparation containing the same. The crystals are useful for producing a stable solid pharmaceutical preparation of the above compound which has an excellent drug efficacy for diseases wherein increased bone resorption participates, such as osteoporosis.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pyrazolotriazole derivative represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein each symbol means as follows; R.sup.1, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 : one of them represents hydrogen, tetrazolylated biphenylmethyl or lower alkyl,R.sup.2 : hydrogen, tetrazolylated biphenylmethyl, cycloalkyl or lower alkyl, andR.sup.5 and R.sup.6 : these may be the same or different from each other, and each represents hydrogen, halogen, tetrazolylated biphenylmethyl, formyl, carboxyl, esterified carboxyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, or lower alkyl which may be substituted with hydroxyl, formyl or carboxyl,provided that at least one of R.sup.1 to R.sup.6 is tetrazolylated biphenylmethyl, and the broken lines mean that the pyrazolotriazole ring forms three double bonds, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and to a process for the production thereof, wherein the above compound (I) is useful for treating various diseases caused by the physiological function of angiotensin II.

Abstract: A solid preparation soluble in the buccal cavity, which is composed of a sugar comprising lactose and/or mannitol and 0.1-1.2 w/w%, based on the sugar, of agar and an active ingredient and has a density of 400 to 1,000 mg/ml and such a strength as to withstand the handling in the manufacture thereof. It has such a sufficient practical solubility in the buccal cavity that even the aged or children having difficulty in swallowing a solid preparation, such as a tablet, can take it. It has an exceedingly high strength as compared with conventional open matrix structures and hence can withstand satisfactorily carrying and PTP packaging.

Abstract: A dextro-rotatory optical isomer of diastereoisomer A of (.+-.)-2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid 3-(1-benzylpyrrolidin-3-yl)ester 5-methyl ester is provided having the formula ##STR1## and wherein the melting point of the hydrochloride of the dextro-rotatory optical isomer is 223.degree. to 230.degree. C. (decomp.), or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: A Maillard reaction inhibitor containing, as an active ingredient, an amidinoheterocyclic derivative or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, which is useful for the prevention and/or cure of various complications of diabetes and maturity-onset disorders. The amidinoheterocyclic derivatives are also useful as Maillard reaction inhibitors for cosmetics, external endermic medicines, foods, drinks, luxury grocery items and functional foods.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions are provided for the treatment of disorders in a subject, such as hypertension, congestive heart failure, angina pectoris, lower urinary tract dysfunction and prostatic hypertrophy. The compositions when administered to a subject produce an .alpha.-adrenergic blocking action and contain as an active ingredient sulfamoyl-substituted phenethylamine derivatives, such as optically active 5-2-[ 2-(2-ethoxyphenoxy)ethylamino] -2-methylethyl-2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide 2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thiazole derivative represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which has a selective agonistic activity for 5-HT.sub.3 receptor, a pharmaceutical composition thereof, and a process for producing the same.

Abstract: Urea derivatives of the general formula (I) ##STR1## and salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods for producing the same are-disclosed.The urea derivatives of the general formula (I) and salts thereof are novel compounds having the acyl-CoA cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT) inhibiting activity.