Abstract: This invention provides a method for detection of conformational change of a protein immobilized on a substrate. In concrete, the method comprises, forming a sample film comprising a protein immobilized on a substrate, adding a substance to be detected for its activity to affect to the conformational change of the protein onto the sample film, and detecting the conformational change of the protein. The method enables to measure conformational change of a protein with immobilized state, using minute amount of protein in a short period for a number of samples in a short period all at once, rapidly and simply.

Abstract: The inventors investigated to provide a means for real-time detection and measurement on the process of the amyloid protein aggregation as change(s) in tension and/or elasticity using a force sensor. The present invention provided a method of detecting an amyloidgenic conformational change of a protein using a mechanochemical sensor. The present invention further provided a method of searching a substance having an activity that affects to an amyloidgenic conformational change using said detecting method, as well as a method of searching a therapeutic or diagnostic agent for amyloid-related diseases. The method of the present invention is assumed to contribute to obtain a novel therapeutic or diagnostic agent for amyloid diseases.

Abstract: There is provided a micro-pattern forming apparatus including an electrospraying part for applying a voltage to a solution containing a sample to electrostatically atomizing the solution; a supporting part (30) for supporting a chip (26), on which the sample in the solution electrostatically atomized by the electrospraying part, is to be deposited; and a fine mask part (24) disposed between the electrospraying part and the supporting part, having a mask pattern for being passed through by the electrostatically atomized solution in order to form a micro-pattern of the sample upon the chip, wherein the mask pattern is made from a photoresist material with concavity and convexity on the side of the supporting part.

Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for prevention and/or treatment of itching comprising a substance capable of suppressing the function involved in signal transduction of GPR4 as an active ingredient. It also provides a nitrogen-containing tricyclic compound represented by the formula (I) or a quaternary ammonium salt thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; [wherein R1 represents substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, etc.; R2 represents hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, etc.; R3 and R4 are the same or different and each represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, etc.; n represents 0 or 1; X represents —(CH2)2—, etc.; and Y represents the formula (II); (wherein W represents CH or a nitrogen atom; Z1 and Z2 are the same or different and each represents hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, etc.; and Z3 represents hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for prevention and/or treatment of asthma comprising a substance capable of suppressing the function involved in signal transduction of GPR4 as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention provides an &agr;2c-adrenoceptor antagonist comprising, as an active ingredient, a condensed-ring-pyrimidine derivative represented by general formula (I) below or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof useful for treating and/or preventing various diseases induced by hyperactivity of &agr;2c-adrenoceptor (for example, Parkinson's disease, L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia, tardive dyskinesia and depression) and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides condensed purine derivatives or pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof exhibiting adenosine A3 acceptor antagonising activity, and having an antiasthmatic action, a bronchodilator action, an antiantiitching action, etc., and represented by the following formula (I): (wherein R1 represents substituted or unsubstituted aryl or a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic heterocyclic group; R2 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, alicyclic alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic heterocyclic group; R3 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl; X1 and X2 are the same or different and each represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted aryl; and n represents an integer of 0 to 3).

Abstract: [1,2,4]Triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine derivatives represented by formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided, which have adenosine A2A receptor antagonism and are useful for the treatment or prevention of various diseases induced by hyperactivity of adenosine A2A receptors (for example, Parkinson's disease or senile dementia): wherein R1 represents substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or the like; R2 represents hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or the like; R3 represents hydrogen, halogen, XR10 (wherein X represents O or S; and R10 represents substituted or unsubstituted aryl, a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic heterocyclic ring, substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl, lower alkyl, or hydroxy lower alkyl), or the like; and Q represents hydrogen or 3,4-dimethoxybenzyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a xanthine derivative represented by formula (II), comprising converting a xanthine derivative represented by formula (I) {hereinafter, referred to as Compound (I)}: ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represent hydrogen, or hydroxy-substituted, oxo-substituted, or unsubstituted lower alkyl) into a xanthine derivative represented by formula (II) {hereinafter, referred to as Compound (II)}: ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently represent hydrogen, or hydroxy-substituted, oxo-substituted, or unsubstituted lower alkyl; R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently represent hydrogen, hydroxy, or oxo; with the proviso that R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are both hydrogen, at least one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: Disclosed are quinazoline derivatives represented by formula (I): wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, alkenyl, or aralkyl; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5 represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkanoyl, or the like; R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, and R.sup.9 represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, aralkyloxy, or the like, or any adjoining two of them are combined to form methylenedioxy or the like; R.sup.10 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, or the like; R.sup.11 and R.sup.12 represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, or aralkyl, or R.sup.11 and R.sup.12 are combined together with N to form a heterocyclic group; and n represents 0, 1 or 2, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds have adenosine uptake inhibitory activity and are useful for the protection of myocardium and for the prevention or treatment of renal diseases such as nephritis and diabetic nephropathy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel xanthine derivatives of the formula (I) which are selectively antagonistic to an adenosine A.sub.2 receptor, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Formula (I): ##STR1## In the formula, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom, a propyl group, a butyl group or an allyl group; R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 are the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and Z represents a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, a pyridyl group, an imidazolyl group, a furyl group or a thienyl group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel xanthine derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, represented by Formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 independently represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, or lower alkynyl, R.sup.4 represents lower alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted aryl, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, and lower alkoxy, or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are combined together to represent --O--(CH.sub.2)p--O-- (p is an integer of 1 to 3), n represents 0, 1, or 2, and m represents 1 or 2.The compounds of the present invention have an adenosine A.sub.2 receptor antagonistic activity, and are useful for the treatment or prevention of various kinds of diseases caused by hyperergasia of adenosine A.sub.2 receptors (for example, Parkinson's disease, senile dementia, depression, asthma, and osteoporosis).

Abstract: Disclosed are xanthine derivatives represented by the following Formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 independently represent hydrogen or lower alkyl;Q.sup.1, Q.sup.2, and Q.sup.3 independently represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, or halogen;and X represents --COR.sup.4 (in which R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy) or --SO.sub.2 R.sub.5 {in which R.sup.5 represents hydroxy, lower alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, ##STR2## in which R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 independently represent hydrogen, hydroxy-substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, aryl, or ##STR3## (in which m represents an integer of 1 to 3; and R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 independently represent hydrogen or lower alkyl), or ##STR4## (in which Y represents a single bond, oxygen, or N--R.sup.10 in which R.sup.10 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl; and n1 and n2 independently represent an integer of 1 to 3)}, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adenosine uptake inhibitor and an agent for the myocardium protection or the prevention or treatment of inflammatory edema, comprising a 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2,4-dioxoquinazoline derivative represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, alkenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5 independently represent hydrogen, halogen, amino, mono- or di(lower alkyl)amino, lower alkanoylamino, nitro, cyano, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, hydroxy, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, carboxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, lower alkanoyl, aralkyloxy, or lower alkanoyloxy; R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, and R.sup.9 independently represent hydrogen, hydroxy, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkoxy, or aralkyloxy, or any adjoining two of them are combined to form methylenedioxy; R.sup.10 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl; and Y and Z independently represent N or C--R.sup.11 (wherein R.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adenosine uptake inhibitor and an agent for the myocardium protection or the prevention or treatment of inflammatory edema, comprising a 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2,4-dioxoquinazoline derivative represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, alkenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5 independently represent hydrogen, halogen, amino, mono- or di(lower alkyl)amino, lower alkanoylamino, nitro, cyano, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, hydroxy, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, carboxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, lower alkanoyl, aralkyloxy, or lower alkanoyloxy; R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, and R.sup.9 independently represent hydrogen, hydroxy, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkoxy, or aralkyloxy, or any adjoining two of them are combined to form methylenedioxy; R.sup.10 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl; and Y and Z independently represent N or C--R.sup.11 (wherein R.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adenosine uptake inhibitor and an agent for the myocardium protection or the prevention or treatment of inflammatory edema, comprising a 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2,4-dioxoquinazoline derivative represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, alkenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5 independently represent hydrogen, halogen, amino, mono- or di(lower alkyl)amino, lower alkanoylamino, nitro, cyano, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, hydroxy, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, carboxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, lower alkanoyl, aralkyloxy, or lower alkanoyloxy; R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, and R.sup.9 independently represent hydrogen, hydroxy, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkoxy, or aralkyloxy, or any adjoining two of them are combined to form methylenedioxy; R.sup.10 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl; and Y and Z independently represent N or C--R.sup.11 (wherein R.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adenosine uptake inhibitor and an agent for the myocardium protection or the prevention or treatment of inflammatory edema, comprising a 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2,4-dioxoquinazoline derivative represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, alkenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5 independently represent hydrogen, halogen, amino, mono- or di(lower alkyl)amino, lower alkanoylamino, nitro, cyano, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, hydroxy, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, carboxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, lower alkanoyl, aralkyloxy, or lower alkanoyloxy; R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, and R.sup.9 independently represent hydrogen, hydroxy, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkoxy, or aralkyloxy, or any adjoining two of them are combined to form methylenedioxy; R.sup.10 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl; and Y and Z independently represent N or C-R.sup.11 (wherein R.

Abstract: Methods for the treatment of Parkinson's disease comprising administering to a patient an agent which contains, as an active ingredient, a xanthine derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The xanthine derivative is represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, or lower alkynyl; and R.sup.4 is cycloalkyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --R.sup.5, wherein R.sup.5 represents substituted or unsubstituted aryl or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group; and n is an integer of 0 to 4, or ##STR2## wherein Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 represent independently hydrogen, halogen, or lower alkyl; and Z is substituted or unsubstituted aryl, ##STR3## wherein R.sup.6 is hydrogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halogen, nitro, or amino; and m is an integer of 1 to 4, or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group; and X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are independently O or S.

Abstract: Novel xanthine compounds represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently represents hydrogen or lower alkyl;each of X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 independently represents oxygen or sulfur; and Q represents: ##STR2## The compounds are useful as a diuretic, a renal-protecting agent and bronchodilator.

Abstract: Agents for the treatment of Parkinson's disease contain, as an active ingredient, a xanthine derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The xanthine derivative is represented by the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 are R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, or lower alkynyl; and R.sup.4 represents cycloalkyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --R.sup.5 (in which R.sup.5 represents substituted or unsubstituted aryl or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group; and n is an integer of 0 to 4), or ##STR2## in which Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 represent independently hydrogen, halogen, or lower alkyl; and Z represents substituted or unsubstituted aryl, ##STR3## in which R.sup.6 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halogen, nitro, or amino; and m represents an integer of 1 to 4, or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group; and X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 represent independently O or S.