Abstract: Provided are a radioactive contamination monitoring device and a radioactive contamination monitoring method for enabling easy detection of radiation from an object to be monitored in a little surrounding space. The radioactive contamination monitoring device comprises a radiation detection unit, a photoelectric conversion unit for converting the light generated in the radiation detection unit to electricity, and a signal processing unit connected to the photoelectric conversion unit. The radiation detection unit includes a quadrangular prism-shaped light guide bar having a rectangular cross-section and a scintillator attached only to two adjacent side faces of the four side faces of the light guide bar.

Abstract: Provided are a radioactive contamination monitoring device and a radioactive contamination monitoring method for enabling easy detection of radiation from an object to be monitored in a little surrounding space. The radioactive contamination monitoring device comprises a radiation detection unit, a photoelectric conversion unit for converting the light generated in the radiation detection unit to electricity, and a signal processing unit connected to the photoelectric conversion unit. The radiation detection unit includes a quadrangular prism-shaped light guide bar having a rectangular cross-section and a scintillator attached only to two adjacent side faces of the four side faces of the light guide bar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I): (wherein all the symbols have the same meanings as defined in the above description) and a production method and use thereof. The compounds represented by formula (I), or its salt, N-oxide or solvate, or a prodrug thereof have p38 MAP kinase inhibitory activity, and are useful in the prevention and/or treatment of those diseases that are supposedly caused or deteriorated by abnormal production of cytokines including inflammatory cytokine or chemokine, or by over response thereto, namely cytokine-mediated diseases such as inflammatory diseases, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular disease, central nervous system diseases, and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed is an acrylic copolymer type of cissing inhibitor effective in restraining both of self-cissing and oil cissing.

Abstract: Aminobutylic acid derivatives of the formula (I): wherein the symbols are as defined in specification; and non-toxic salts thereof. Because of inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase, the compounds of the formula (I) are useful for prevention and/or treatment of diseases, for example, rheumatoid diseases, arthrosteitis, osteoarthritis, unusual bone resorption, osteoporosis, periodontitis, interstitial nephritis, arteriosclerosis, pulmonary emphysema, cirrhosis, cornea injury, cornea ulcer, metastasis, invasion or growth of tumor cells, autoimmune disease, disease caused by vascular emigration or infiltration of leukocytes, arterialization, multiple sclerosis, arota aneurysm, endometriosis, restenosis after PTCA, unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack.

Abstract: An IL-6 production inhibitor which comprises a hydroxamic acid derivative of formula (I) (wherein all the symbols have the same meanings as defined in the specification), an equivalent thereof, a non-toxic salt thereof or a prodrug thereof as an active ingredient. Because of having an IL-6 production inhibitory activity, the compound of formula (I) may be useful for the prevention and/or treatment of various inflammatory diseases, sepsis, multiple myeloma, plasma cell leukemia, osteoporosis, cachexia, psoriasis, nephritis, renal cell carcinoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, rheumatoid arthritis, hypergammaglobulinemia (gammophathy), Castleman's disease, intra-atrial myxoma, diabetes, autoimmune disease, hepatitis, colitis, graft-versus-host disease, infectious diseases, endometriosis and solid cancer.

Abstract: A piperidin-2-one derivative compound represented by formula (I): wherein all symbols are described in the specification, or a non-toxic salt thereof. The compound represented by formula (I) inhibits activation of p38MAP kinase, and is useful for prevention and/or treatment of various inflammatory diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, arthritis, osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, sepsis, cachexia, cerebral infarction, Alzheimer's disease, asthma, chronic pulmonary inflammatory diseases, reperfusion injury, thrombosis, glomerulonephritis, diabetes, graft versus host rejection, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, tumor growth and metastasis, multiple myeloma, plasma cell leukemia, Castleman's disease, atrial myxoma, psoriasis, dermatitis, gout, adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), arteriosclerosis, post-percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) restenosis or pancreatitis.

Abstract: Aminobutylic acid derivatives of the formula (I): 1

Abstract: Aminobutylic acid derivatives of the formula (I) wherein the symbols are as defined in specification; and non-toxic salts thereof. Because of inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase, the compounds of the formula (I) are useful for prevention and/or treatment of diseases, for example, rheumatoid diseases, arthrosteitis, osteoarthritis, unusual bone resorption, osteoporosis, periodontitis, interstitial nephritis, arteriosclerosis, pulmonary emphysema, cirrhosis, cornea injury, cornea ulcer, metastasis, invasion or growth of tumor cells, autoimmune disease, disease caused by vascular emigration or infiltration of leukocytes, arterialization, multiple sclerosis, arota aneurysm, endometriosis, restenosis after PTCA, unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack.

Abstract: An aminobutyric acid derivative of the formula (I): (wherein all symbols are as defined in the specification) and salt thereof. salt thereof. The compounds of the formula (I) possess an inhibitory activity on matrix metalloproteinase and are useful for prevention and/or treatment of diseases, for example, rheumatoid diseases, arthrosteitis, unusual bone resorption, osteoporosis, periodontitis, interstitial nephritis, arteriosclerosis, pulmonary emphysema, cirrhosis, cornea injury, metastasis of, invasion of or growth of tumor cells, autoimmune disease (e.g. Crohn's disease, Sjogren's syndrome), disease caused by vascular emigration or infiltration of leukocytes, arterialization, multiple sclerosis, aorta aneurysm, endometriosis.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical composition containing aryl (sulfide, sulfoxide, sulfone) derivatives of the formula (1) and the salts thereof as active ingredient (wherein R1 is H, alkyl; R2 is COOR7, CONHOR8; E is —CONR9—, —NR9CO—, —OCO—,—COO—, —CH2—O—, —(CH2)2—, vinylene, ethynylene; J is bond, alkylene; A is H, alkyl, Ar, alkyl-OH ; R3, R4 is H, alkyl, COOR19, hydroxy, —NR20R21, Ar1 etc.); R5, R6 is H, methyl) and the novel aryl (sulfide, sulfoxide, sulfone) derivatives of the formula (I).

Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating retinal edema, particularly cystoid macular edema, employing interferon (IFN)-.alpha., IFN-.beta., or IFN-.gamma.. The IFN may be administered locally, orally, or parenterally.

Abstract: Fused benzeneoxyacetic acid derivatives of the formula (I): ##STR1## or salts thereof possess an agonistic effect on the PGI.sub.2 receptor and thus are useful for preventing and/or treating thrombosis, arteriosclerosis, ischemic heart diseases, gastric ulcer and hypertension. A, B, D, and R.sup.1 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: We proposed a novel compound having an activity of PGI.sub.2 receptor agonist.A phenoxyacetic acid derivative of the formula ##STR1## A is --C(R.sup.1).dbd.N.about.OR.sup.2, --CH(R)NH--OR.sup.2, --COE, --SO.sub.2 E, --CH.sub.2 --NR.sup.3 --Y, --Z--NR.sup.3 --CONR.sup.4 R.sup.5, --CH.sub.2 --OR.sup.6, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.6, --CH.sub.2 --O.about.N.dbd.CR.sup.7 R.sup.8, --CH.sub.2 --O--NHCHR.sup.7 R.sup.8, substituted by imidazolyl(methyl), pyrazolylmethyl, oxazolyl(methyl), thioxazolyl, isoxazolyl, isothiazolyl, oxadiazolyl, triazolylmethyl;T is alkylene, alkenylene, etc.;D is --CO.sub.2 R.sup.10, --CONR.sup.11 R.sup.12 ;E is (substitution) amino, hydradino;Y is substituted (thio) carbonyl, substituted sulfonyl;Z is --CH.dbd.N--, --CH.sub.2 NR.sup.3 --;R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.10 --R.sup.13 is each H or alkyl, etc.;R.sup.2, R.sup.4 --R.sup.9 is each H, alkyl or alkyl substituted by phenyl or hetero ring ,etc. and non-toxic salts thereof, non-toxic acid addition salts thereof, possess an agonistic on PGI.sub.

Abstract: A fused benzeneoxyacetic acid derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein D is a 3-5-membered ring;B is a C.sub.1-4 group;R.sup.1 is OH alkoxy, (alkyl) amino, residue of an amino acid;A is phenyl, alkyl substituted by phenyl, residue of an imidazole, imidazole-2-yloxy(thio), 2-oxoimidazole, pyrazole, oxadiazole, oxazole, trizole, isoxazole or isothiazole, in the group of benzene may be substituted by one to three of alkyl, alkoxy, halogen, nitro or trihalomethyl;and salts thereof possess an agonistic effect on the PGI.sub.2 receptor, so is useful for prevention and/or treatment of thrombosis, arteriosclerosis, ischemic heart diseases, gastric ulcer and hypertension.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for use as a retinal pigment epithelial cell growth stimulating agent comprising an interferon and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is disclosed. The composition is useful as a therapeutic agent for oculopathies, such as pigmentary retinal degeneration, central chorioretinopathy, and macular dystrophy.

Abstract: We proposed a novel compound having an activity of PGI.sub.2 receptor agonist.A phenoxyacetic acid derivative of the formula ##STR1## A is --C(R.sup.1).dbd.N.about.OR.sup.2, --CH(R)NH--OR.sup.2, --COE, --SO.sub.2 E, --CH.sub.2 --NR.sup.3 --Y, --Z--NR.sup.3 --CONR.sup.4 R.sup.5, --CH.sub.2 --OR.sup.6, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.6, --CH.sub.2 --O.about.N.dbd.CR.sup.7 R.sup.8, --CH.sub.2 --O--NHCHR.sup.7 R.sup.8, substituted by imidazolyl(methyl), pyrazolylmethyl, oxazolyl(methyl), thioxazolyl, isoxazolyl, isothiazolyl, oxadiazolyl, triazolylmethyl;T is alkylene, alkenylene, etc.;D is --CO.sub.2 R.sup.10, --CONR.sup.11 R.sup.12 ;E is (substitution) amino, hydradino;Y is substituted (thio) carbonyl, substituted sulfonyl;Z is --CH.dbd.N--, --CH.sub.2 NR.sup.3 --;R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.10 -R.sup.13 is each H or alkyl, etc.;R.sup.2, R.sup.4 -R.sup.9 is each H, alkyl or alkyl substituted by phenyl or hetero ring, etc. and non-toxic salts thereof, non-toxic acid addition salts thereof, possess an agonistic on PGI.sub.

Abstract: A fused benzeneoxyacetic acid derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## A is --COW, --NR.sup.4 --Y or --Z--NR.sup.4 --CONR.sup.2 R.sup.3 ; and salts thereof possess an agonistic on PGI.sub.2 receptor, so it is useful for prevention and/or treatment of thrombosis, arteriosclerosis, ischemic heart diseases, gastric ulcer and hypertention.

Abstract: A fused benzeneoxyacetic acid derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## where the substituents are defined in the specification and salts thereof possess an agonistic on PGI.sub.2 receptor, so it is useful for prevention and/or treatment of thrombosis, arteriosclerosis, inchemic heart diseases, gastric alcer and hypertension.

Abstract: We proposed a novel compound having an activity of PGI.sub.2 receptor agonist.A phenoxyacetic acid derivative of the formula ##STR1## A is --C(R.sup.1).dbd.N.about.OR.sup.2, --CH(R)NH--OR.sup.2, --COE, --SO.sub.2 E, --CH.sub.2 --NR.sup.3 --Y, --Z--NR.sup.3 --CONR.sup.4 R.sup.5, --CH.sub.2 --OR.sup.6, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.6, --CH.sub.2 --O.about.N.dbd.CR.sup.7 R.sup.8, --CH.sub.2 --O--NHCHR.sup.7 R.sup.8, substituted by imidazolyl(methyl), pyrazolylmethyl, oxazolyl(methyl), thioxazolyl, isoxazolyl, isothiazolyl, oxadiazolyl, triazolylmethyl;T is alkylene, alkenylene, etc.;D is --CO.sub.2 R.sup.10, --CONR.sup.11 R.sup.12 ;E is (substitution) amino, hydradino;Y is substituted (thio) carbonyl, substituted sulfonyl;Z is --CH.dbd.N--, --CH.sub.2 NR.sup.3 --;R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup. -R.sup.13 is each H or alkyl, etc.;R.sup.2, R.sup.4 -R.sup.9 is each H, alkyl or alkyl substituted by phenyl or hetero ring, etc. and non-toxic salts thereof, non-toxic acid addition salts thereof, possess an agonistic on PGI.sub.