Abstract: The present invention has as its object to provide a process for determining the degree of pathogenicity of infecting bacterial strains in the case of canine periodontal disease. The present inventors found that Porphyromonas gulae is a major pathogen of canine periodontal disease, and demonstrated that the fimA genes encoding FimA (fimbrillin) protein which constitute fimbriae of this bacterium are classified into three major groups, and that each of the groups is correlated with the pathogenicity of this bacterium as a pathogenic bacterial of periodontal disease. Thus the inventors completed the present invention.

Abstract: A method for the prevention of diseases caused by thrombus or embolus. The method is to separately administer 2-acetoxy-5-(?-cyclopropylcarbonyl-2-fluorobenzyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and aspirin, in their pharmacologically effective amounts, to a warm-blooded animal.

Abstract: A combination of 2-acetoxy-5-(?-cyclopropylcarbonyl-2-fluorobenzyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and aspirin, which possess excellent inhibitory activity against platelet aggregation and thrombogenesis, and is useful for preventing or treating diseases caused by thrombus or embolus.

Abstract: A combination of 2-acetoxy-5-(?-cyclopropylcarbonyl-2-fluorobenzyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and aspirin, which possess excellent inhibitory activity against platelet aggregation and thrombogenesis, and is useful for preventing or treating diseases caused by thrombus or embolus.

Abstract: A method for the prevention of diseases caused by thrombus or embolus. The method is to separately administer 2-acetoxy-5-(?-cyclopropylcarbonyl-2-fluorobenzyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and aspirin, in their pharmacologically effective amounts, to a warm-blooded animal.

Abstract: A combination of 2-acetoxy-5-(?-cyclopropylcarbonyl-2-fluorobenzyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and aspirin, which possess excellent inhibitory activity against platelet aggregation and thrombogenesis, and is useful for preventing or treating diseases caused by thrombus or embolus.

Abstract: A compound of a formula (1) and pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof: wherein R1 represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or hydroxyl; R2 represents hydrogen or halogen; R3 represents hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyl, carboxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkoxycarbonylalkylsulfonyl, craboxyalkylsulfonyl or carboxyalkylcarbonyl; each of R4 and R5 represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, carbamoyl, alkoxy, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, monoalkylcarbamoyl or dialkylcarbamoyl; R6 represents a heterocycle, hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, carboxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyalkyl, aliphatic or aromatic acyl, carbamoyl, alkylsulfonyl, aryl, formimidoyl, 1-iminoalkyl, N-alkylforminidoyl or iminoarylmethyl; each of R7 and R8 represents hydrogen or alkyl; n represents 0, 1 or 2. The compound exhibits excellent activated blood coagulation factor X inhibitory activity and prevents or treats blood coagulation-related diseases.

Abstract: A medicinal composition, wherein an ADP receptor antagonist and an ACAT inhibitor are administered either simultaneously or separately at a defined interval as a preventive or a remedy (in particular, a remedy) for arteriosclerosis or diseases derived from arteriosclerosis such as ischemic heart disease, ischemic brain disease and peripheral circulation failure in warm-blooded animals (in particular, humans).

Abstract: Benzamidine derivatives of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof exhibit excellent inhibitory activity against factor Xa and are useful for treating or preventing blood coagulation disorders: 1

Abstract: A compound of a formula (1) and pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof: 1

Abstract: Acid addition salts of 2-acetoxy-5-(&agr;-cyclopropyl-carbonyl-2-fluorobenzyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothieno[3,2-c]-pyridine. The acid addition salts of tetrahydrothienopyridine derivatives of the present invention exhibit excellent oral absorption, metabolization into the active compound, and platelet aggregation-inhibiting effects, low toxicity, and excellent storage and handling stabilities, and are useful as medicaments, preferably preventive or therapeutic agents (particularly therapeutic agents) for diseases caused by a thrombus or an embolus, still more preferably preventive or therapeutic agents (particularly therapeutic agents) for thrombosis or embolism.

Abstract: A combination of 2-acetoxy-5-(&agr;-cyclopropylcarbonyl-2-fluorobenzyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and aspirin, which possess excellent inhibitory activity against platelet aggregation and thrombogenesis, and is useful for preventing or treating diseases caused by thrombus or embolus.

Abstract: Benzamidine derivatives of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof exhibit excellent inhibitory activity against factor Xa and are useful for treating or preventing blood coagulation disorders: 1

Abstract: A cyclic amino compound represented by the following formula: or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. R1 is a substitutable phenyl group. R2 is a substitutable aliphatic acyl group, a substitutable benzoyl group or an alkoxycarbonyl group. R3 is a substituted, saturated cyclic amino group which may optionally have a fused ring. These compounds and salts have excellent platelet aggregation inhibitory action. They are useful for the prevention and/or treatment of embolism, thrombosis or arteriosclerosis and other conditions resulting from platelet aggregation.

Abstract: Acid addition salts of 2-acetoxy-5-(&agr;-cyclopropyl-carbonyl-2-fluorobenzyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothieno[3,2-c]-pyridine. The acid addition salts of tetrahydrothienopyridine derivatives of the present invention exhibit excellent oral absorption, metabolization into the active compound, and platelet aggregation-inhibiting effects, low toxicity, and excellent storage and handling stabilities, and are useful as medicaments, preferably preventive or therapeutic agents (particularly therapeutic agents) for diseases caused by a thrombus or an embolus, still more preferably preventive or therapeutic agents (particularly therapeutic agents) for thrombosis or embolism.

Abstract: Benzamidine derivatives of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof exhibit excellent inhibitory activity against factor Xa and are useful for treating or preventing blood coagulation disorders: wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group or a hydroxyl group; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an alkyl group, R3 represents a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted alkyl group, an aralkyl group, an optionally substituted alkanoyl group or an optionally substituted alkylsulfonyl group, R4 and R5 are the same as or different from each other and each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an optionally substituted alkyl group, an alkoxy group, a carboxyl group, an alkoxycarbonyl group or an optionally substituted carbamoyl group, and R6 represents a substituted pyrrolidine group or substituted piperidine group.

Abstract: A cyclic amine derivative represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, R.sup.2 represents a substituted of unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 aliphatic acyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted benzoyl group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl group, and R.sup.3 represents a substituted 3 to 7 membered saturated cyclic amino group which may form a fused ring; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds and salts have excellent platelet aggregation inhibitory action. They are useful for the treatment and prevention of such diseases as embolism, thrombosis or arteriosclerosis and for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions for such uses.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 represents a saturated heterocyclic group attached to the bond or group represented by A through a ring carbon atom; R.sup.2a, R.sup.2b, R.sup.2c, R.sup.3a, R.sup.3b, R.sup.3c and R.sup.3d are hydrogen or various other groups or atoms; and A represents a single bond or an alkylene group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms are serotonin 2 receptor antagonists and have the ability to inhibit the activity of squalene synthase. They can not only prevent and inhibit the development and progression of arteriosclerosis but can also inhibit thrombosis in arteriosclerotic lesions and can improve hemodynamics.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## [wherein: R.sup.1 is aryl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, halogen or cyano; R.sup.3 is a group of formula --B--NR.sup.4 R.sup.5, where R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen, alkyl or substituted alkyl or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5, together with the nitrogen to which they are attached, form a heterocycle, and B is alkylene or a group of formula --CH.sub.2 CH(OR.sup.6)CH.sub.2 --, where R.sup.6 is hydrogen, alkanoyl, substituted alkanoyl or arylcarbonyl, or a group of formula --D--R.sup.7, where D is a single bond or alkylene and R.sup.7 is a heterocycle; and A is alkylene; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof] are useful for the treatment and prevention of circulatory diseases and psychosis.

Abstract: Thiazolidinecarboxylic acid amides having combined antiallergic and antiasthmatic activities with an antagonist activity against platelet Activating Factor and having the following general formula (I) ##STR1##