Abstract: Bisglucosyl moranoline of the formula (I) ##STR1## is useful in inhibiting increase of blood sugar in sugar-loaded animals and humans, and particularly for treatment of diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: Moranoline, or 2-hydroxymethyl-3,4,5-trihydroxy piperidine, is prepared by directly reducing an actinomycetes culture solution containing nojirimycin, followed by isolation, as for example, through the utilization of an ion exchange resin. The corresponding N-methyl derivative can be obtained through the addition of formaldehyde to the culture solution prior to the reduction.

Abstract: Moranolines are produced which are useful for controlling blood sugar levels.

Abstract: Bis(2-hydroxymethyl-3,4,5-trihydroxypiperidine-1-yl-propenyl) compounds and their acid addition salts are antihyperglycemic agents. Typical examples are 1,4-bis[3-(2-hydroxymethyl-3,4,5-trihydroxypiperidin-1-yl)prop-2-enyl] benzene and 1,3-bis-{4-[3-(2-hydroxymethyl-3,4,5-trihydroxy-piperidin-1-yl)prop-2-enyl ]phenoxy}propane.

Abstract: 2-Hydroxymethyl-3,4,5-trihydroxypiperidines bearing a quaternary ammonium-substituted cinnamyl group on the piperidine nitrogen atom and their acid addition salts are antihyperglycemic agents. A typical example is 1-(4-trimethylammoniumcinnamyl)-2-hydroxymethyl-3,4,5-trihydroxypiperidine chloride.

Abstract: Novel 2-amino-4-nicotinoylamino-6-halogenophenyl-s-triazines and acid addition salts thereof, possessing strong anti-inflammatory action when the phenyl group is mono- or di-halogen substituted. The compounds are formulated into pharmaceutical compositions in bulk or dosage form, and are administered to humans and animals having inflammatory conditions or disorders until the same are reduced or overcome. The novel compounds are prepared by various procedures such as reacting a benzoguanamine which is halogen-substituted with an active derivative of nicotinic acid, and recovering the 2-amino-4-nicotinoylamino-6-halogenophenyl-s-triazines thus formed.

Abstract: A device for preventing intrusion of water, dust, etc. into drum brake of an automotive vehicle, wherein a labyrinth is formed at a fitting portion between the outer peripheral surface of a brake panel fixed to the vehicle body and the outer peripheral surface of a brake drum rotatable together with wheels, and wherein the labyrinthine grooves are made larger as they go toward inside, and the edges of the partition walls and the brake panel of the brake drum forming the labyrinth are bent outward for effective prevention of the dust, etc. from entering into the brake drum.

Abstract: 4-(3-Aryloxy-2-hydroxypropyl)piperazines bearing a carbamyl, N-alkyl or N,N-dialkylcarbamyl group in the 1-position are .beta.-adrenergic blockers. A typical example is 1-carbamyl-4-(3-phenoxy-2-hydroxypropyl)piperazine.

Abstract: 1-Substituted-9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole derivatives, which are further optionally substituted in the 3- or 4-position, are inhibitors of xanthine-oxidase. A representative embodiment is 1-formyl-4-hydroxy-9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole which can be prepared through the processing of Picrasma quassioides.

Abstract: A series of new 4,6-disubstituted 2-morpholinone derivatives were prepared either by a reaction of corresponding epoxide derivatives with phenylglycine derivatives or by the reaction of isopropanol derivatives with carboxylic acid derivatives. The new morpholinone derivatives are useful for the prevention or the treatment of arteriosclerosis.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of amide derivatives of abietic acid, dehydroabietic acid, dihydroabietic acid or tetrahydroabietic acid which comprises reacting abietic acid, dehydroabietic acid, dihydroabietic acid or tetrahydroabietic acid or a reactive derivative thereof with an amine of the following formula:HNRR'wherein R and R' are each hydrogen, a straight chain or branched alkyl group having 3 to 15 carbon atoms, a lower alkenyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a phenyl group, a phenylalkyl group and a phenylalkyl group having a lower alkyl group at the .alpha.-position, with the proviso that such amines where both R and R' are hydrogen or where one of R and R' is hydrogen and the other is phenyl are excluded.The invention further comprises the resulting abietamide derivative reaction products, compositions containing effective blood serum cholesterol-reducing amounts of said abietamide derivatives and their use as anti-arteriosclerotic agents.

Abstract: 2-Hydroxymethyl-3,4,5-trihydroxy piperidine, or moranoline, is prepared by culturing a moranoline-producing strain of microorganism of the genus Streptomyces in an appropriate culture medium and thereafter isolating moranoline from the culture medium.

Abstract: 2-Hydroxymethyl-3,4,5-trihydroxy-N-alkylpiperidines and their acid addition salts are antihyperglycemic agents. A typical example is 2-hydroxymethyl-3,4,5-trihydroxy-N-methylpiperidine.

Abstract: New carboxylic acid derivatives are proposed for use as agents in the treatment or prevention of arteriosclerosis. 1-(p-chlorophenoxy)-3-(N-phenyl-N-carbomethoxymethylamino)-2-propanol is a typical compound.

Abstract: 2-Hydroxymethyl-3,4,5-trihydroxypiperidine is obtained from the mulberry plant through extraction, optionally with further purification through ion exchange or chromatographic treatment.

Abstract: N-Phenyl and N-benzyl .DELTA..sup.8 -dihydropimaramides are antiphlogistic and serum cholesterol lowering agents. The compounds, of which N-(2-ethylphenyl)-.DELTA..sup.8 -dihydropimaramide is a representative embodiment, are prepared from reactive derivatives of .DELTA..sup.8 -dihydropimaric acid and the appropriate amine.

Abstract: New carboxylic acid derivatives are proposed for use as agents in the treatment of prevention of arteriosclerosis. 1-(p-chlorophenoxy)-3-(N-phenyl-N-carbomethoxymethylamino)-2-propanol is a typical compound.

Abstract: 2-Hydroxymethyl-3,4,5-trihydroxypiperidine possesses antidiabetic and lipid biosynthesis inhibitory properties. The use of the compound for such indications and pharmaceutical compositions adapted to this use are described.

Abstract: New carboxylic acid derivatives are proposed for use as agents in the treatment or prevention of arteriosclerosis. 1-(p-chlorophenoxy)-3-(N-phenyl-N-carbomethoxymethylamino)-2-propanol is a typical compound.

Abstract: 2-Hydroxymethyl-3,4,5-trihydroxypiperidine possesses antidiabetic and lipid biosynthesis inhibitory properties. The use of the compound for such indications and pharmaceutical compositions adapted to this use are described.