Abstract: As a result of studies on compounds having FGFR inhibitory action, the present inventors have found that the nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocyclic compounds of the present invention have inhibitory action on FGFR1, FGFR2, and/or FGFR3, particularly, mutant FGFR3, and thus, the present invention has been accomplished. The nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocyclic compound of the present invention can be used as a therapeutic agent for various cancers related to FGFR1, FGFR2, and/or FGFR3, such as lung cancer and hormone therapy-resistant breast cancer, stomach cancer, triple negative breast cancer, endometrial cancer, bladder cancer, and glioblastoma, particularly as a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for mutant FGFR3-positive bladder cancer.

Abstract: Provided is a compound useful as an inhibitor against the kinase activity of EML4-ALK fusion protein. As a result of intensive and extensive studies on compounds having inhibitory activity against the kinase activity of EML4-ALK fusion protein, the present inventors found that the diamino heterocyclic carboxamide compounds of the present invention had inhibitory activity against the kinase activity of EML4-ALK fusion protein. By this finding, the present invention was completed. The compounds of the present invention can be used as a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and/or treating cancer, such as lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and small cell lung cancer.

Abstract: Provided is a compound useful as a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for bladder cancer. As a result of studies on compounds having FGFR inhibitory action, the present inventors have found that the nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocyclic compounds of the present invention have inhibitory action on FGFR1, FGFR2, and/or FGFR3, particularly, mutant FGFR3, and thus, the present invention has been accomplished. The nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocyclic compound of the present invention can be used as a therapeutic agent for various cancers related to FGFR1, FGFR2, and/or FGFR3, such as lung cancer and hormone therapy-resistant breast cancer, stomach cancer, triple negative breast cancer, endometrial cancer, bladder cancer, and glioblastoma, particularly as a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for mutant FGFR3-positive bladder cancer.

Abstract: Provided is a compound useful as an inhibitor against the kinase activity of EML4-ALK fusion protein. As a result of intensive and extensive studies on compounds having inhibitory activity against the kinase activity of EML4-ALK fusion protein, the present inventors found that the diamino heterocyclic carboxamide compounds of the present invention had inhibitory activity against the kinase activity of EML4-ALK fusion protein. By this finding, the present invention was completed. The compounds of the present invention can be used as a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and/or treating cancer, such as lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and small cell lung cancer.

Abstract: Provided is a compound useful as an inhibitor against the kinase activity of EML4-ALK fusion protein. As a result of intensive and extensive studies on compounds having inhibitory activity against the kinase activity of EML4-ALK fusion protein, the present inventors found that the diamino heterocyclic carboxamide compounds of the present invention had inhibitory activity against the kinase activity of EML4-ALK fusion protein. By this finding, the present invention was completed. The compounds of the present invention can be used as a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and/or treating cancer, such as lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and small cell lung cancer.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a compound useful as medicine having PDE4B inhibitory activity, in particular, as an active ingredient of a composition for treating or preventing schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, depression and the like. [Measures for Solution] The present inventors examined compounds having PDE4B inhibitory activity and found that a tricyclic or tetracyclic imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine derivative or salts thereof had a superior PDE4B inhibitory activity, thereby completing the present invention. The imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine derivative can be used as an agent for treating or preventing schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, depression and the like.

Abstract: Provided is a compound useful as a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for bladder cancer. As a result of studies on compounds having FGFR inhibitory action, the present inventors have found that the nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocyclic compounds of the present invention have inhibitory action on FGFR1, FGFR2, and/or FGFR3, particularly, mutant FGFR3, and thus, the present invention has been accomplished. The nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocyclic compound of the present invention can be used as a therapeutic agent for various cancers related to FGFR1, FGFR2, and/or FGFR3, such as lung cancer and hormone therapy-resistant breast cancer, stomach cancer, triple negative breast cancer, endometrial cancer, bladder cancer, and glioblastoma, particularly as a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for mutant FGFR3-positive bladder cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound which is useful as an inhibitor against the kinase activity of EML4-ALK fusion proteins and mutant EGFR proteins. As a result of extensive and intensive studies on compounds having an inhibitory effect against the kinase activity of EML4-ALK fusion proteins and mutant EGFR proteins, the inventors of the present invention have found that the di(arylamino)aryl compound of the present invention has inhibitory activity against the kinase activity of EML4-ALK fusion proteins and mutant EGFR proteins. This finding led to the completion of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound which is useful as an inhibitor against the kinase activity of EML4-ALK fusion proteins and mutant EGFR proteins. As a result of extensive and intensive studies on compounds having an inhibitory effect against the kinase activity of EML4-ALK fusion proteins and mutant EGFR proteins, the inventors of the present invention have found that the di(arylamino)aryl compound of the present invention has inhibitory activity against the kinase activity of EML4-ALK fusion proteins and mutant EGFR proteins. This finding led to the completion of the present invention.

Abstract: Provided is a compound useful as an inhibitor against the kinase activity of EML4-ALK fusion protein. As a result of intensive and extensive studies on compounds having inhibitory activity against the kinase activity of EML4-ALK fusion protein, the present inventors found that the diamino heterocyclic carboxamide compounds of the present invention had inhibitory activity against the kinase activity of EML4-ALK fusion protein. By this finding, the present invention was completed. The compounds of the present invention can be used as a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and/or treating cancer, such as lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and small cell lung cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a condensed pyrimidine compound represented by formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: where A represents a ring where at least one carbon atom within said ring is optionally substituted with one or more groups selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, —O-(lower alkyl), halogen atom, carboxyl, —CO2-(lower alkyl), and carbamoyl, R1 represents: (1) phenyl substituted with at least three halogen atoms, which may have at least one additional substituent, or (2) cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, or cycloheptyl, each of which is optionally substituted; and R2 represents a group represented by formula (II) or an optionally substituted cyclic amino: wherein R21 and R22 may be identical or different and each represents —H, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl, non-aromatic heterocyclyl, or —O-(lower alkyl), each of which is optionally substituted.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound which is useful as an inhibitor against the kinase activity of EML4-ALK fusion proteins and mutant EGFR proteins. As a result of extensive and intensive studies on compounds having an inhibitory effect against the kinase activity of EML4-ALK fusion proteins and mutant EGFR proteins, the inventors of the present invention have found that the di(arylamino)aryl compound of the present invention has inhibitory activity against the kinase activity of EML4-ALK fusion proteins and mutant EGFR proteins. This finding led to the completion of the present invention.

Abstract: There are provided novel pyrimidine derivatives which has been fused with an aromatic heterocycle selected from thiophene, thiazole and pyridine or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; and a pharmaceutical composition comprising said compound as an active ingredient. These compounds exhibit excellent promoting activity on insulin secretion and activity against hyperglycemia. Hence, the pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds as active ingredients, based on these actions, are useful for treating and/or preventing insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 diabetes), non-insulin-dependent diabetes (type 2 diabetes), insulin-resistant diseases, obesity, and the like.

Abstract: There are provided new pyrimidine derivatives condensed with a non-aromatic ring selected from dihydrothiophene, dihydrofuran, cycloalkane moiety, and the like or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; and a pharmaceutical composition comprising said compound as an active ingredient. These compounds exhibit excellent promoting activity on insulin secretion and activity against hyperglycemia. Hence, the pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds as active ingredients, based on these actions, are useful for treating and/or preventing insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 diabetes), non-insulin-dependent diabetes (type 2 diabetes), insulin-resistant diseases, obesity, and the like.

Abstract: There are provided novel pyrimidine derivatives which has been fused with an aromatic heterocycle selected from thiophene, thiazole and pyridine or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; and a pharmaceutical composition comprising said compound as an active ingredient. These compounds exhibit excellent promoting activity on insulin secretion and activity against hyperglycemia. Hence, the pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds as active ingredients, based on these actions, are useful for treating and/or preventing insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 diabetes), non-insulin-dependent diabetes (type 2 diabetes), insulin-resistant diseases, obesity, and the like.