Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a novel cyclin-dependent kinase 8 and/or 19 inhibitor useful as an anti-cancer agent. The present invention relates to a cyclin-dependent kinase 8 and/or 19 inhibitor containing a compound represented by the formula (I): [wherein each symbol is as defined in the DESCRIPTION] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient, and use thereof as an agent for preventing and/or treating cancer.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a novel cyclin-dependent kinase 8 and/or 19 inhibitor useful as an anti-cancer agent. The present invention relates to a cyclin-dependent kinase 8 and/or 19 inhibitor containing a compound represented by the formula (I): [wherein each symbol is as defined in the DESCRIPTION] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient, and use thereof as an agent for preventing and/or treating cancer.

Abstract: Provided is a compound showing a bone formation promoting action (and/or bone resorption suppressive action). A compound of the formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt: [wherein each substituent is as defined in the DESCRIPTION], has low toxicity, shows good pharmacokinetics, has an action to promote bone formation, and is useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of metabolic bone diseases (osteoporosis, fibrous osteitis (hyperparathyroidism), osteomalacia, Paget's disease that influences the systemic bone metabolism parameter etc.) associated with a decrease in the bone formation ability as compared to the bone resorption capacity.

Abstract: Provided is a compound showing a bone formation promoting action (and/or bone resorption suppressive action). A compound of the formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt: [wherein each substituent is as defined in the DESCRIPTION], has low toxicity, shows good pharmacokinetics, has an action to promote bone formation, and is useful for the prophylaxis or To treatment of metabolic bone diseases (osteoporosis, fibrous osteitis (hyperparathyroidism), osteomalacia, Paget's disease that influences the systemic bone metabolism parameter etc.) associated with a decrease in the bone formation ability as compared to the bone resorption capacity.

Abstract: The present invention provide a tetrahydroisoquinoline compound having a superior ACAT-inhibitory activity and/or anti-oxidation action, particularly, novel compound represented by the formula (I) (wherein each symbol is as described in the specification) and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The novel heterocyclic compound of the present invention is a novel heterocyclic compound having the formula (I) Y: R15—C(R14)?N—O— wherein R1 is H or C1-6 alkyl, R2 is H, —CO—C(R4)?C(R4)—R5 wherein R4 is H or C1-4 alkyl, and R5 is C4-8 alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl and the like, and the like, Y is the following group wherein X is O or S, R7 is the same as R4, R8 is R10—C(R9)?C(R9)— wherein R9 is the same as R4, R10 is C3-6 alkyl and the like, and the like, R14 is the same as R4, and R15 is aryl and the like, Y—(CH2)n-O— is bonded to the 6- or 7-position of the tetrahydroisoquinoline skeleton, and n is an integer of 1 to 4, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides an indoline compound represented by the formula (I) wherein each symbol is as defined in the DESCRIPTION, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition containing this indoline compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compound of the present invention shows superior ACAT inhibitory effect and superior lipoperoxidation inhibitory effect and is useful as an ACAT inhibitor or a lipoperoxidation inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention provides an indoline compound represented by the formula (I) wherein each symbol is as defined in the DESCRIPTION, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition containing this indoline compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compound of the present invention shows superior ACAT inhibitory effect and superior lipoperoxidation inhibitory effect and is useful as an ACAT inhibitor or a lipoperoxidation inhibitor.

Abstract: The novel heterocyclic derivative of the present invention is a novel heterocyclic derivative having the formula (I?) wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or C1-6 alkyl, R2 is —CO—C(R4)?C(R4)—R5 wherein R4 is a hydrogen atom or C1-4 alkyl, and R5 is C4-8 alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl, aryl or aromatic heterocycle, —CO—C?C—R6 wherein R6 is C1-8 alkyl and the like, R3 is a hydrogen atom or C1-4 alkyl, X is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, R20 is optionally substituted phenyl, and n is an integer of 1 to 4, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compound (I?) of the present invention is useful as a hypoglycemic agent, a hypolipidemic agent, an insulin resistance improver, a therapeutic agent of diabetes, a therapeutic agent of diabetic complications, a glucose tolerance improver, an anti-arteriosclerosis agent, an anti-obesity agent, an antiinflammatory agent, an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of PPAR-mediated diseases and an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of syndrome X.

Abstract: The novel heterocyclic compound of the present invention is a novel heterocyclic compound having the formula (I) 1

Abstract: The novel heterocyclic derivative of the present invention is a novel heterocyclic derivative having the formula (I′) 1

Abstract: A heterocyclic compound of the formula [I] wherein R1 is hydrogen atom or lower alkyl, R2 is hydrogen atom, alkyl optionally having a substituent and the like, R3 is hydrogen atom, lower alkyl and the like, A is a single bond or >N—R5 wherein R5 is hydrogen atom or lower alkyl, B is lower alkylene, and Y is aryl optionally having a substituent and the like, and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof show a hypoglycemic action, a blood hypolipidemic action, an insulin resistance-improving action and a PPAR activating action, and are useful as a hypoglycemic agent, a hypolipidemic agent, an insulin resistance improver, a therapeutic agent of diabetes, a therapeutic agent of diabetic complication, a glucose tolerance improver, an anti-atherosclerosis agent, an anti-obesity agent, an antiinflammatory agent, an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of PPAR-mediated disease and an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of syndrome X.

Abstract: A heterocyclic compound of the formula [I] 1

Abstract: Heterocyclic derivatives of the formula (I) wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and method of producing them. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the heterocyclic derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, particularly, ACAT inhibitors and lipoperoxidation inhibitors. The heterocyclic derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof of the present invention show superior ACAT inhibitory activity and lipoperoxidation inhibitory activity, and are useful as ACAT inhibitors and hyperlipemia inhibitors. To be specific, they are useful for the prevention and treatment of arteriosclerotic lesions of arteriosclerosis, hyperlipemia and diabetes, as well as ischemic diseases of brain, heart and the like.

Abstract: The cromoglycic acid compound of the formula (I) has an antirheumatic action, an antiinflammatory action and an immunomodulating action. This compound is effective for the inhibition of the symptoms of chronic rheumatoid arthritis and is associated with fewer side effects. Therefore, the antirheumatic agent of the present invention can be used beneficially for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, this compound has anti-type I and anti-type IV allergic activities. Therefore, the compound can be used beneficially mainly for the treatment of allergic dermatitis, in which a type IV allergic reaction is involved, such as contact dermatitis, in which a type IV allergic reaction is involved, atopic dermatitis, in which type I and type IV allergic reactions are involved and the like.

Abstract: Heterocyclic derivatives of the formula (I) wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and method of producing them. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the heterocyclic derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, particularly, ACAT inhibitors and lipoperoxidation inhibitors. The heterocyclic derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof of the present invention show superior ACAT inhibitory activity and lipoperoxidation inhibitory activity, and are useful as ACAT inhibitors and hyperlipemia inhibitors. To be specific, they are useful for the prevention and treatment of arteriosclerotic lesions of arteriosclerosis, hyperlipemia and diabetes, as well as ischemic diseases of brain, heart and the like.

Abstract: A therapeutic agent for allergic dermatitis caused by type IV allergic reaction, which contains diethyl L-lysylcromoglycate of the formula: or a nontoxic salt thereof as an active ingredient. This therapeutic agent for allergic dermatitis is effective for the treatment of allergic dermatitis caused by type IV allergic reaction, such as contact dermatitis mainly induced by type IV allergic reaction and atopic dermatitis induced by type I and type IV allergic reactions.

Abstract: A heterocyclic derivative of the formula (I) wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compound (I) of the present invention and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof exhibit superior ACAT inhibitory activity and lipoperoxidation inhibitory activity in mammals, and are useful as ACAT inhibitors and lipoperoxidation inhibitors. Specifically, they are useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of arteriosclerosis, hyperlipemia, arteriosclerosis in diabetes, and cerebrovascular and cardiovascular ischemic diseases.

Abstract: An antirheumatic agent comprising diethyl L-lysylcromoglycate of the following formula ##STR1## or a nontoxic salt thereof as an active ingredient. This compound has an anti-inflammatory action and immunomodulating action, is absorbed by oral administration to be delivered efficiently to local sites, and is associated with fewer side effects, so that it serves well as an antirheumatic agent that can be administered orally.

Abstract: A heterocyclic derivative of the formula (I) wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compound (I) of the present invention and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof exhibit superior ACAT inhibitory activity and lipoperoxidation inhibitory activity in mammals, and are useful as ACAT inhibitors and lipoperoxidation inhibitors. Specifically, they are useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of arteriosclerosis, hyperlipemia, arteriosclerosis in diabetes, and cerebrovascular and cardiovascular ischemic diseases.