Abstract: A &bgr;,&ggr;-dihydropolyprenyl alcohol derivative having the formula: wherein n is an integer of 5 to 7 and R is hydrogen, a lower alkyl group or an aliphatic or aromatic acyl group, is new and useful as a prophylactic therapeutic agent for human and animal immuno-deficiency deseases and phylactic agent against human and animal infectious deseases. Another disclosed polyprenyl compound is also useful as the same agent.

Abstract: A .beta.,.gamma.-dihydropolyprenyl alcohol derivative having the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of 5 to 7 and R is hydrogen, a lower alkyl group or an aliphatic or aromatic acyl group, is new and useful as a prophylactic therapeutic agent for human and animal immuno-deficiency deseases and phylactic agent against human and animal infectious deseases. Another disclosed polyprenyl compound is also useful as the same agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a therapeutic agent for fundamentally preventing, treating or ameliorating dermatosis, such as, non-infectious dermatosis, which include psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. The therapeutic agent comprises a glycerol derivative represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A is a group represented by the formula: ##STR2## or single bond; R.sup.1 is a group represented by the formula: ##STR3## wherein R.sup.2 is a methoxyphenyl group or methyl group, X is an atom or atomic group which may become an anionor a group represented by the formula: ##STR4## or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient.

Abstract: To provide a treating or ameliorating agent for joint diseases accompanied with arthritis, preferably, a rheumatoid arthritis or ameliorating agent, which exerts excellent pharmaceutical effects. The active ingredient is a quinone derivative represented by the following general formula (I) or pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein n is 0 or an integer of 1 to 12 and R is a methyl or methoxy group.

Abstract: Various .beta.,.gamma.-dihydropolyprenyl alcohol derivatives having the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of 5 to 7 and R is hydrogen, a lower alkyl group or an aliphatic or aromatic acyl group are effective at pritigating stress in animals.

Abstract: A benzothiazole derivative or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof of the following formula, as defined in the claims, which is useful as a preventive or therapeutic agent for diseases on which functions of suppressing leukotrienes and thromboxanes production are effective: ##STR1##

Abstract: An aminobenzoic acid derivative represented by the following general formulas (I), (I-2) or (I-3), or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, which exhibits a serotonin antagonism and an acetylcholine release accelerating activity at a well-balanced activity ratio and which is efficacious as a drug for patients with gastrointestinal unindentified complaints: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a group such as an alkynyl or cyanoalkyl group; R.sup.2 represents a group such as an amino or acylamino group; R.sup.3 represents a halogen atom; X represents --O-- or --NH--; and A represents an oxygen or sulfur atom.

Abstract: A heterocycle-containing carbonic acid derivative represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof which exhibits an excellent preventive and therapeutic effect against various diseases, and an intermediate which is useful for the production of the heterocycle-containing carbonic acid derivative.

Abstract: An aminobenzoic acid derivative represented by the following general formulas (I), (I-2) or (I-3), or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, which exhibits a serotonin antagonism and an acetylcholine release accelerating activity at a well-balanced activity ratio and which is efficacious as a drug for patients with gastrointestinal unindentified complaints: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a group such as an alkynyl or cyanoalkyl group; R.sup.2 represents a group such as an amino or acylamino group; R.sup.3 represents a halogen atom; X represents --O-- or --NH--; and A represents an oxygen or sulfur atom.

Abstract: An aminobenzoic acid derivative represented by the following formulas (I-2) or (I-3), or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, which exhibits a serotonin antagonism and an acetylcholine release accelerating activity at a well-balanced activity ratio and which is efficacious as a drug for patients with gastrointestinal unindentified complaints: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a group such as an alkynyl or cyanoalkyl group; R.sup.2 represents a group such as an amino or acylamino group; R.sup.3 represents a halogen atom; X represents --O-- or --N--; and A represents an oxygen or sulfur atom.

Abstract: Naphthalene derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or an acyl group; R.sup.2 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a halogen atom, a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkylalkyl group, a hydroxyl group, an aryl group which may be substituted, an arylalkyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, a heteroaryl group, or a heteroaryllakyl group; R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, an aryl group which may have a substituent, an arylalkyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, an arylalkenyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, a cycloalkyl group, an alkoxyalkyl group, a heteroaryl group, a heteroarylalkyl group, a carboxyl group, a carboxyalkyl group, an aminoalkyl group, or a cyano group; R.sup.6 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl; and m is 0 or an integer of from 1 to 2 useful in treating autoimmune diseases are disclosed.

Abstract: A triazolo-1,4-di-azepine compound of the below given formula and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are useful in the pharmaceutical field, especially in treating allergic diseases. ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen or an alkyl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or a halogen, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or an alkyl, X is --OCO--, and Y is a cycloalkyl, a cycloalkylalkyl, an alkynyl or others.

Abstract: A glycerin derivative having the following formula (I) or (I') and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are useful to treat diseases caused by the platelet activating factor.

Abstract: A glycerin derivative having the following formula (I) or (I') and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are useful to treat diseases caused by the platelet activating factor.

Abstract: A triazolo-1,4-di-azepine compound of the below given formula and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are disclosed and useful in the pharmaceutical field, especially to allergic diseases. ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen or an alkyl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or a halogen, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or an alkyl, X is --OCO--, --NHCO--, --CO-- or others and Y is a cycloalkyl, a cycloalkylalkyl, an alkynyl or others.

Abstract: A triazolo-1,4-di-azepine compound of the below given formula and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are disclosed and useful in the pharmaceutical field, especially to allergic diseases. ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 are hydrogen or an alkyl, R3 is hydrogen or a halogen, R4 is hydrogen or an alkyl, X is --OOO--, --NHCO--, --CO-- or others and Y is a cycloalkyl, a cycloalkylalkyl, an alkynyl or others.

Abstract: A benzothiazole derivative or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof which is useful as a preventive or therapeutic agent for diseases on which functions of suppressing leukotrienes and thromboxanes production are effective.

Abstract: A triazolo-1,4-di-azepine compound of the below given formula and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are disclosed and useful in the pharmaceutical field, especially to treat allergic diseases: ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 are hydrogen or an alkyl, R3 is hydrogen or a halogen, R4 is hydrogen or an alkyl, X is --OCO--, --NHCO--, --CO-- or others and Y is a cycloalkyl, a cycloalkylalkyl, an alkynyl or others.

Abstract: An aminobenzoic acid derivative represented by the following general formulas (I), (I-2) or (I-3), or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, which exhibits a serotonin antagonism and an acetylcholine release accelerating activity at a well-balanced activity ratio and which is efficacious as a drug for patients with gastrointestinal unindentified complaints: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a group such as an alkynyl or cyanoalkyl group; R.sup.2 represents a group such as an amino or acylamino group;R.sup.3 represents a halogen atom;X represents --O-- or --NH--; andA represents an oxygen or sulfur atom.

Abstract: A quinone derivative useful in the treatment of hepatic diseases defined by the general formula: ##STR1## where X and Y may be the same or different from each other and are each a hydroxyl group, a group represented by the formula --(--OCH.sub.2 --).sub.n --OR.sup.6, wherein n is 0 or 1 and R.sup.6 is a lower alkyl group, or an acyl group.