Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing en NKT cell ligand-pulsed human CD14 positive cell that activates NKT cells and strongly induces proliferation, IFN-? production, and/or cytotoxic activity of NKT cells. More specifically, the method is characterized in that the isolated CD14 positive cell is cultured in a medium containing an NKT cell ligand and GM-CSF and substantially free of IL-4. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for producing an NKT cell ligand-pulsed human CD14 positive cell line and, specifically, the method is characterized in that the isolated CD14 positive cell is cultured in a medium containing an NKT cell ligand and substantially free of GM-CSF and IL-4. The present invention also relates to a cell preparation containing an NKT cell ligand-pulsed human CD14 positive cell or an NKT cell ligand-pulsed human CD14 positive cell line and pharmaceutical use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing en NKT cell ligand-pulsed human CD14 positive cell that activates NKT cells and strongly induces proliferation, IFN-? production, and/or cytotoxic activity of NKT cells. More specifically, the method is characterized in that the isolated CD14 positive cell is cultured in a medium containing an NKT cell ligand and GM-CSF and substantially free of IL-4. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for producing an NKT cell ligand-pulsed human CD14 positive cell line and, specifically, the method is characterized in that the isolated CD14 positive cell is cultured in a medium containing an NKT cell ligand and substantially free of GM-CSF and IL-4. The present invention also relates to a cell preparation containing an NKT cell ligand-pulsed human CD14 positive cell or an NKT cell ligand-pulsed human CD14 positive cell line and pharmaceutical use thereof.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a drug for promoting the regeneration of tendon-bone junction tissue or ligament-bone junction tissue.

Abstract: Disclosed is a therapeutic agent effective for the fundamental treatment of a spinal cord injury and a demyelinating disease. Specifically disclosed are a therapeutic agent for a spinal cord injury and a therapeutic agent for a demyelinating disease, each of which comprises an HGF protein as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an HGF preparation comprising HGF and purified sucrose. The HGF preparation is characterized by being stable even after a long-term storage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a therapeutic agent effective for the fundamental treatment of a spinal cord injury and a demyelinating disease. Specifically disclosed are a therapeutic agent for a spinal cord injury and a therapeutic agent for a demyelinating disease, each of which comprises an HGF protein as an active ingredient.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a drug for promoting the regeneration of tendon-bone junction tissue or ligament-bone junction tissue.

Abstract: Disclosed is a therapeutic agent effective for the fundamental treatment of a spinal cord injury and a demyelinating disease. Specifically disclosed are a therapeutic agent for a spinal cord injury and a therapeutic agent for a demyelinating disease, each of which comprises an HGF protein as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an HGF preparation comprising HGF and purified sucrose. The HGF preparation is characterized by being stable even after a long-term storage.

Abstract: The present invention provides nonsteroidal tetrahydroquinoline derivatives of general formula (I) or salts thereof: (R1, R2, X, Y, Z and m are as defined in claim 1) which show no excessive action on the prostate but show a particularly potent androgen receptor agonistic action on skeletal muscle tissue and bone tissue, as well as pharmaceuticals comprising such derivatives or their salts as active ingredients.

Abstract: Tetrahydroquinoline derivatives of general formula (I) or salts thereof, having a specific and strong binding affinity for AR and exhibiting AR agonism or antagonism; and pharmaceutical compositions containing the derivatives or the salts.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel agent for the treatment of bone diseases which can shorten a period for curing various fractures including acceleration of bone formation for bone defect, can improve bone strength of united bones and can also improve reduced bone strength accompanied by various diseases. The agent comprises as an effective ingredient a basic fibroblast growth factor and/or its analogue.

Abstract: Tetrahydroquinoline compounds of general formula (I) or pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, which have a specific and strong binding affinity for AR, exhibit AR agonism or antagonism, have therapeutic effects on AR-mediated diseases, particularly by not acting excessively on the prostate as AR agonists, but by showing potent action on skeletal muscle tissue and bone tissue; and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds or the salts as active ingredients:

Abstract: Tetrahydroquinoline compounds of general formula (I) or pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, which have a specific and strong binding affinity for AR, exhibit AR agonism or antagonism, have therapeutic effects on AR-mediated diseases, particularly by not acting excessively on the prostate as AR agonists, but by showing potent action on skeletal muscle tissue and bone tissue; and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds or the salts as active ingredients: 1

Abstract: A bisphosphonic acid derivative of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein A is ##STR2## each of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which may be the same or different, is (i) a hydrogen atom, (ii) a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, a C.sub.2-6 alkenyl group, a C.sub.2-6 alkynyl group, a C.sub.1-6 alkyl-carbonyl group, a C.sub.2-6 alkenyl-carbonyl group, a C.sub.2-6 alkynyl-carbonyl group R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, which may be the same or different, is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a carbamoyl group, an aralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted amino group, a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, a C.sub.2-6 alkenyl group, a C.sub.2-6 alkynyl group;each of m and n is 0 or a positive integer, provided that (m+n) is from 2 to 5; andR is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1-8 alkyl group or a C.sub.7-15 aralkyl group.