Abstract: An antibody of the invention interacts with human DR5 or with human DR4 to produce agonistic or antagonistic effects downstream of the receptor including inhibition of cell proliferation and apoptosis. Methods and uses for the antibodies, optionally in combination with various therapeutic agents, are detailed, including treatment of apoptosis-related disease and treatment of dysregulated cell growth.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing cercosporamide comprising culturing a fungus belonging to the genus Lachnum and/or fungus belonging to the genus Pseudaegerita and recovering cercosporamide from the culture thereof. In addition, the present invention provides cercosporamide acquired according to this production process. Further, the present invention provides novel microorganisms consisting of Lachnum fuscescens SANK 19096, Lachnum calycioides SANK 12497, Lachnum caesaliatum SANK 10906, and Pseudaegerita websteri SANK 11006.

Abstract: An antibody of the invention interacts with human DR5 or with human DR4 to produce agonistic or antagonistic effects downstream of the receptor including inhibition of cell proliferation and apoptosis. Methods and uses for the antibodies, optionally in combination with various therapeutic agents, are detailed, including treatment of apoptosis-related disease and treatment of dysregulated cell growth.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing cercosporamide comprising culturing a fungus belonging to the genus Lachnum and/or fungus belonging to the genus Pseudaegerita and recovering cercosporamide from the culture thereof. In addition, the present invention provides cercosporamide acquired according to this production process. Further, the present invention provides novel microorganisms consisting of Lachnum fuscescens SANK 19096, Lachnum calycioides SANK 12497, Lachnum caesaliatum SANK 10906, and Pseudaegerita websteri SANK 11006.

Abstract: The present invention provides a screening method for a compound which is highly safe and has a prophylactic or therapeutic effect on diabetes, and a highly safe pharmaceutical composition for the prophylaxis or treatment of diabetes. Specifically, a drug for the prophylaxis or treatment of diabetes, which contains, as an active ingredient, a compound having PPAR? activation activity and PTP inhibitory activity, and a method of screening for the drug are provided.

Abstract: An antibody of the invention interacts with human DR5 or with human DR4 to produce agonistic or antagonistic effects downstream of the receptor including inhibition of cell proliferation and apoptosis. Methods and uses for the antibodies, optionally in combination with various therapeutic agents, are detailed, including treatment of apoptosis-related disease and treatment of dysregulated cell growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a benzylphenyl glucopyranoside derivative having an excellent inhibitory effect on human SGLT1 and/or SGLT2 activity. There is provided a compound or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof represented by the following general formula (I): wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an amino group, a hydroxy C1-C6 alkyl group, etc.; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, etc.; R3 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group, a hydroxy C1-C6 alkyl group, etc.; R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a C2-C7 acyl group, etc.; R5, R6, R7, and R8 are the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-C6 alkyl group, provided that R5, R6, R7 and R8 are not hydrogen atoms at the same time; n is 0 to 4; and X is CH or N.

Abstract: Method for treatment of a human patient having hypoadiponectinemia. 5-[4-(6-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-ylmethoxy)benzyl]thiazolidine-2,4-dione or a pharmacologically salt thereof is administered in an amount effective to raise the level of adiponectine in said patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel cercosporamide derivative, a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof or an ester thereof which has an excellent hypoglycemic effect and is useful as a therapeutic and/or prophylactic agent for diabetes.

Abstract: An antibody of the invention interacts with human DR5 or with human DR4 to produce agonistic or antagonistic effects downstream of the receptor including inhibition of cell proliferation and apoptosis. Methods and uses for the antibodies, optionally in combination with various therapeutic agents, are detailed, including treatment of apoptosis-related disease and treatment of dysregulated cell growth.

Abstract: The present invention provides a screening method for a compound which is highly safe and has a prophylactic or therapeutic effect on diabetes, and a highly safe pharmaceutical composition for the prophylaxis or treatment of diabetes. Specifically, a drug for the prophylaxis or treatment of diabetes, which contains, as an active ingredient, a compound having PPAR? activation activity and PTP inhibitory activity, and a method of screening for the drug are provided.

Abstract: A method for treating a disease, in which side effects (for example, edema) are suppressed while maintaining appropriate pharmaceutical effects. The method involves a cycle of administration of the insulin sensitizer wherein the dosage thereof is reduced or withdrawn alternated with administration of an effective dose.

Abstract: Anti-Fas antibodies which are cross-reactive with mouse and human Fas and are useful in the treatment of conditions attributable to abnormalities in the Fas/Fas ligand system.

Abstract: Anti-Fas antibodies which are cross-reactive with mouse and human Fas and are useful in the treatment of conditions attributable to abnormalities in the Fas/Fas ligand system.

Abstract: An antibody of the invention interacts with human DR5 or with human DR4 to produce agonistic or antagonistic effects downstream of the receptor including inhibition of cell proliferation and apoptosis. Methods and uses for the antibodies, optionally in combination with various therapeutic agents, are detailed, including treatment of apoptosis-related disease and treatment of dysregulated cell growth.

Abstract: Anti-Fas antibodies which are cross-reactive with mouse and human Fas and are useful in the treatment of conditions attributable to abnormalities in the Fas/Fas ligand system.

Abstract: Human pancreatic elastase can now be obtained from a genetically engineered source.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are valuable in the treatment of cachexia.

Abstract: Human pancreatic elastase can now be obtained from a genetically engineered source.