Abstract: A copper plating solution according to the present invention is characterized by that it comprising 0.03 mol/L to 0.5 mol/L of copper sulfate, 0.05 mol/L to 0.7 mol/L of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and 0.02 mol/L to 0.3 mol/L of sulfite, and has a pH adjusted to 5.0 to 8.5. A method for copper plating according to the present invention is characterized by that it comprises using the copper plating solution above. The copper plating solution and the method for copper plating according to the present invention stably provide a uniform copper plating film excellent in adhesion on the surface of an article to be plated, such as rare earth metal-based permanent magnet.

Abstract: Three enzymes degrading sulfated glucuronofucan; processes for producing these enzymes; activators for these enzymes; glucuronofucan sulfate and degradation products thereof; and a novel microorganism.

Abstract: Three enzymes degrading sulfated glucuronofucan; processes for producing these enzymes; activators for these enzymes; glucuronofucan sulfate and degradation products thereof; and a novel microorganism.

Abstract: A colored metal sheet useful as a decorative member, a multi-colored signboard, etc. is provided by transfer-printing a topcoat or clear paint layer 4 formed on a substrate metal sheet 1 with a sublimation dye. A basecoat paint layer 2 and a primer paint layer 3 may be formed between the substrate metal sheet 1 and the paint layer 4. A sublimation dye penetrates into the paint layer 4 to form colored parts 5 extending along thickness direction of the paint layer 4. Glass flakes 6 (of 8 ?m or less in thickness and 10-70 ?m in length) and calcium silicate (of 1-8 ?m in primary particle size) may be dispersed in the paint layer 4, to improve slippage-proof property and wear-resistance. Powdery silica (of 0.5-8 ?m in particle size) may be dispersed in the paint layer 4, to improve anti-scratching property and wear-resistance.

Abstract: A smaller molecule obtainable by allowing a sulfated fucan-digesting enzyme which digests a novel sulfated polysaccharide derived from an alga belonging to Laminariales to act on a sulfated fucan, and a method for producing the same.

Abstract: A colored metal sheet useful as a decorative member, a multi-colored signboard, etc. is provided by transfer-printing a topcoat or clear paint layer 4 formed on a substrate metal sheet 1 with a sublimation dye. A basecoat paint layer 2 and a primer paint layer 3 may be formed between the substrate metal sheet 1 and the paint layer 4. A sublimation dye penetrates into the paint layer 4 to form colored parts 5 extending along thickness direction of the paint layer 4. Glass flakes 6 (of 8 &mgr;m or less in thickness and 10-70 &mgr;m in length) and calcium silicate (of 1-8 &mgr;m in primary particle size) may be dispersed in the paint layer 4, to improve slippage-proof property and wear-resistance. Powdery silica (of 0.5-8 &mgr;m in particle size) may be dispersed in the paint layer 4, to improve anti-scratching property and wear-resistance.

Abstract: A smaller molecule obtainable by allowing a sulfated fucan-digesting enzyme which digests a novel sulfated polysaccharide derived from an alga belonging to Laminariales to act on a sulfated fucan, and a method for producing the same.

Abstract: A copper plating solution according to the present invention is characterized by that it comprising 0.03 mol/L to 0.5 mol/L of copper sulfate, 0.05 mol/L to 0.7 mol/L of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and 0.02 mol/L to 0.3 mol/L of sulfite, and has a pH adjusted to 5.0 to 8.5. A method for copper plating according to the present invention is characterized by that it comprises using the copper plating solution above. The copper plating solution and the method for copper plating according to the present invention stably provide a uniform copper plating film excellent in adhesion on the surface of an article to be plated, such as rare earth metal-based permanent magnet.

Abstract: A colored metal sheet useful as a decorative member, a multi-colored signboard, etc. is provided by transfer-printing a topcoat or clear paint layer 4 formed on a substrate metal sheet 1 with a sublimation dye. A basecoat paint layer 2 and a primer paint layer 3 may be formed between the substrate metal sheet 1 and the paint layer 4. A sublimation dye penetrates into the paint layer 4 to form colored parts 5 extending along thickness direction of the paint layer 4. Glass flakes 6 (of 8 &mgr;m or less in thickness and 10-70 &mgr;m in length) and calcium silicate (of 1-8 &mgr;m in primary particle size) may be dispersed in the paint layer 4, to improve slippage-proof property and wear-resistance. Powdery silica (of 0.5-8 &mgr;m in particle size) may be dispersed in the paint layer 4, to improve anti-scratching property and wear-resistance.

Abstract: A smaller molecule obtainable by allowing a sulfated fucan-digesting enzyme which digests a novel sulfated polysaccharide derived from an alga belonging to Laminariales to act on a sulfated fucan, and a method for producing the same.

Abstract: Three enzymes degrading sulfated glucuronofucan; processes for producing these enzymes; activators for these enzymes; glucuronofucan sulfate and degradation products thereof; and a novel microorganism.

Abstract: A smaller molecule obtainable by allowing a sulfated fucan-digesting enzyme which digests a novel sulfated polysaccharide derived from an alga belonging to Laminariales to act on a sulfated fucan, and a method for producing the same.

Abstract: Apoptosis inducers, anticancer drugs and carcinostatic drugs containing sulfated-fucose-containing polysaccharide(s) and/or degradation product(s) thereof, and a method for inducing apoptosis by using sulfated-fucose-containing polysaccharide(s) and/or degradation product(s) thereof as the active ingredient. A degrading enzyme which is useful in the production of the degradation products of sulfated-fucose-containing polysaccharides.

Abstract: Sulfated fucogalactan or its salt useful as a reagent for sugar chain engineering or an HGF-production inducer; a degraded product or its salt obtained by treating the sulfated fucogalactan with a sulfated fucogalactan digesting enzyme; the sulfated fucogalactan digesting enzyme useful in sugar chain engineering; a process for producing the degraded product by treating sulfated fucogalactan or its salt with the above enzyme; and a process for producing the sulfated fucogalactan digesting enzyme.

Abstract: A novel endo-fucoidan-lyase and a novel microorganism, Fucoidanobacter marinus SI-0098 (FERM BP-5403) useful in the production of sugar compounds are disclosed Sugar compounds represented by the following general formula (1), wherein at least one of alcoholic hydroxyl group has been sulfated, or salts thereof: wherein Y represents hydrogen or a group represented by the following formula (2).

Abstract: A novel endo-fucoidan-lyase and a novel microorganism useful in the production of sugar compounds.

Abstract: Apoptosis inducers, anticancer drugs and carcinostatic drugs containing sulfated-fucose-containing polysaccharide(s) and/or degradation product(s) thereof, and a method for inducing apoptosis by using sulfated-fucose-containing polysaccharide(s) and/or degradation product(s) thereof as the active ingredient. A degrading enzyme which is useful in the production of the degradation products of sulfated-fucose-containing polysaccharides.

Abstract: An isolated endo-fucoidan-lyase is described. The enzyme acts on fucoidan, has a pH optimum from 6 to 10, and has an optimum pH from 30 to 40° C. The enzyme can be isolated from Flavobacterium sp. FERM BP-5402. The enzyme is used to obtain sugar compounds which are useful in the study on carbohydrates.

Abstract: Apoptosis inducers, anticancer drugs and carcinostatic drugs containing sulfated-fucose-containing polysaccharide(s) and/or degradation product(s) thereof, and a method for inducing apoptosis by using sulfated-fucose-containing polysaccharide(s) and/or degradation product(s) thereof as the active ingredient. A degrading enzyme which is useful in the production of the degradation products of sulfated-fucose-containing polysaccharides.

Abstract: 2,3,4-trihydroxycyclopentanone represented by the following formula [I], its optically active substance or salt thereof.