Abstract: The present invention provides a new imidazole derivative represented by the following formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof which exhibits potent antimicrobial activity based on a LpxC-inhibiting action against gram-negative bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella pneumoniae, and their drug-resistant strains. General formula [1] or [2].

Abstract: Provided are: useful novel compounds that exhibit antibacterial activity based on their actions for inhibiting GyrB of DNA gyrase and ParE of topoisomerase IV; and 2(1H)-quinolinone derivatives represented by formula [1]: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: There are provided compounds having a superior PHD2 inhibitory effect that are represented by general formula (I?): (in the above-mentioned general formula (I?), W, Y, R2, R3, R4, and Y4 are as described hereinabove), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Provided are novel compounds that bind to FKBP12 or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as well as new therapeutics useful in the prevention or treatment of alopecia which comprise those compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Specifically, compounds represented by formula (1) [where R1 represents either the following formula (2) or (3)] or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided.

Abstract: There are provided compounds having a superior PHD2 inhibitory effect that are represented by general formula (I?): (in the above-mentioned general formula (I?), W, Y, R2, R3, R4, and Y4 are as described hereinabove), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: An amidine compound represented by formula (I) (wherein A1 represents a nitrogen atom or a group represented by formula CR6; A2 and A3 are the same as or different from each other and independently represent a nitrogen atom or a group represented by formula CH; R1 represents an aryl group which may be substituted by 1 to 5 substituents independently selected from a substituent group (2) or the like; R2 and R3 are the same as or different from each other and independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl group, a C1-6 haloalkyl group or a C1-6 alkoxy group; and R4 and R5 are the same as or different from each other and independently represent a hydrogen atom, a C1-6 haloalkyl group, a C1-6 alkyl group or the like) or a salt thereof. The compound is useful as an anti-fungal agent.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a novel compound which has an anti-fungal activity on pathogenic fungi including fungi belonging to the genus Candida, the genus Aspergillus and the genus Trichophyton and is useful as a medicinal agent.

Abstract: Provided are novel compounds that bind to FKBP12 or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as well as new therapeutics useful in the prevention or treatment of alopecia which comprise those compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Specifically, compounds represented by formula (1) [where R1 represents either the following formula (2) or (3)] or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided.

Abstract: A nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof represented by the general formula: which have a potent antibacterial activity and a high safety. Thus, the compounds are useful as antibacterial agents against gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria and drug resistant bacteria.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represented by the general formula: wherein R1 represents an aryl or heterocyclic group which may be substituted or the like; X1 represents a C2-C4 alkylene group or the like; X2, X3 and X5 independently represent NH, a bond or the like; X4 represents a lower alkylene group, a bond or the like; Y1 represents a bivalent alicyclic hydrocarbon residue which may be substituted or a bivalent alicyclic amine residue which may be substituted; and Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5 and Z6 independently represent a nitrogen atom, a group represented by the formula: CH, or the like, provided that at least one of Z3, Z4, Z5 and Z6 represents a nitrogen atom, or a salt thereof, which is useful as an antibacterial agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is 1-(2-(4-((2,3-dihydro(1,4)dioxino(2,3-c)pyridin-7-ylmethyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-7-fluoro-1,5-naphthyridin-2(1H)-one monohydrate, which has strong antibacterial activity. The compound is highly safe and useful as an original drug for pharmaceutical preparations. Also disclosed is a method which is useful for producing 1-(2-(4-((2,3-dihydro(1,4)dioxino(2,3-c)pyridin-7-ylmethyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-7-fluoro-1,5-naphthyridin-2(1H)-one monohydrate.

Abstract: A nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof represented by the general formula: which have a potent antibacterial activity and a high safety. Thus, the compounds are useful as antibacterial agents against gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria and drug resistant bacteria.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represented by the general formula: wherein R1 represents an aryl or heterocyclic group which may be substituted or the like; X1 represents a C2-C4 alkylene group or the like; X2, X3 and X5 independently represent NH, a bond or the like; X4 represents a lower alkylene group, a bond or the like; Y1 represents a bivalent alicyclic hydrocarbon residue which may be substituted or a bivalent alicyclic amine residue which may be substituted; and Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5 and Z6 independently represent a nitrogen atom, a group represented by the formula: CH, or the like, provided that at least one of Z3, Z4, Z5 and Z6 represents a nitrogen atom, or a salt thereof, which is useful as an antibacterial agent.

Abstract: A nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof represented by the general formula: which have a potent antibacterial activity and a high safety. Thus, the compounds are useful as antibacterial agents against gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria and drug resistant bacteria.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represented by the general formula: [wherein R1 represents an aryl or heterocyclic group which may be substituted or the like; X1 represents a C2-C4 alkylene group or the like; X2, X3 and X5 independently represent NH, a bond or the like; X4 represents a lower alkylene group, a bond or the like; Y1 represents a bivalent alicyclic hydrocarbon residue which may be substituted or a bivalent alicyclic amine residue which may be substituted; and Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5 and Z6 independently represent a nitrogen atom, a group represented by the formula: CH, or the like, provided that at least one of Z3, Z4, Z5 and Z6 represents a nitrogen atom] or a salt thereof, which is useful as an antibacterial agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is 1-(2-(4-((2,3-dihydro(1,4)dioxino(2,3-c)pyridin-7-ylmethyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-7-fluoro-1,5-naphthyridin-2(1H)-one monohydrate, which has strong antibacterial activity. The compound is highly safe and useful as an original drug for pharmaceutical preparations. Also disclosed is a method which is useful for producing 1-(2-(4-((2,3-dihydro(1,4)dioxino(2,3-c)pyridin-7-ylmethyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-7-fluoro-1,5-naphthyridin-2(1H)-one monohydrate.

Abstract: A nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound represented by the general formula: wherein the dashed line represents a single bond or a double bond; R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently represent a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, a lower alkyl, aryl, lower alkoxy or monocyclic heterocyclic group which may be substituted or the like; R6 represents a lower alkyl, aryl, monocyclic heterocyclic, bicyclic heterocyclic or tricyclic heterocyclic group which may be substituted; X1 represents a lower alkylene group or the like; X2 represents a lower alkylene, lower alkenylene or lower alkynylene group which may be substituted; X3 represents an oxygen atom, sulfur atom, a sulfinyl group, sulfonyl group or the like; Y1 represents a bivalent cyclic group, containing a nitrogen, which may be substituted or the like; and Z1 represents a nitrogen atom, a carbon atom which may be substituted or the like, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represented by the general formula: [wherein R1 represents an aryl or heterocyclic group which may be substituted or the like; X1 represents a C2-C4 alkylene group or the like; X2, X3 and X5 independently represent NH, a bond or the like; X4 represents a lower alkylene group, a bond or the like; Y1 represents a bivalent alicyclic hydrocarbon residue which may be substituted or a bivalent alicyclic amine residue which may be substituted; and Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5 and Z6 independently represent a nitrogen atom, a group represented by the formula: CH, or the like, provided that at least one of Z3, Z4, Z5 and Z6 represents a nitrogen atom] or a salt thereof, which is useful as an antibacterial agent.