Abstract: Compounds having immunosuppressive activity, cell growth inhibitory activity, anti-tumor activity, etc. are represented by formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Compounds having immunosuppressive activity, cell growth inhibitory activity, anti-tumor activity, etc.

Abstract: LK6-A derivatives which have immmunosuppressive activity, cell growth inhibitory activity, anti-tumor activity, etc. and which are represented by general formula (I): as defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing optically active diols represented by the general formula (II): wherein R1 represents (CH2)n, CH═CH, O, S or NH whereupon n is an integer of 1 to 4, and R2 represents hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkoxy, (C1-6 alkoxy)-carbonyl, hydroxy, carboxy, halogen, nitro or amino, which comprises treating compounds represented by the general formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 have the same meanings as defined above, with a culture of a microorganism belonging to the genus Rhodococcus, Bacillus, Brevibacterium or Gordona and being capable of stereoselectively diolating a double bond in ring A, or with a culture of Mortierella vinacea, or with said microorganism itself, or with a treated material from said microorganism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a xanthine derivative represented by formula (II), comprising converting a xanthine derivative represented by formula (I) {hereinafter, referred to as Compound (I)}: ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represent hydrogen, or hydroxy-substituted, oxo-substituted, or unsubstituted lower alkyl) into a xanthine derivative represented by formula (II) {hereinafter, referred to as Compound (II)}: ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently represent hydrogen, or hydroxy-substituted, oxo-substituted, or unsubstituted lower alkyl; R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently represent hydrogen, hydroxy, or oxo; with the proviso that R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are both hydrogen, at least one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing L(-)-tetrahydrofolic acid which comprises allowing dihydrofolate reductase to act upon dihydrofolic acid in the presence of (1) NADP or NADPH, and (2) glucose and glucose dehydrogenase. L(-)-tetrahydrofolic acid is useful as the intermediate for L(-)-leucovarin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel derivatives of K-252, (8R*, 9S*, 11S*)-(-)-9-hydroxy-9-methoxycarbonyl-8-methyl-2,3,9,10-tetrahydro-8,11-ep oxy-1H,8H, 11H-2,7b,11a-triazadibenzo[a,g]cycloocta-[c,d,e,]trinden-1-one, and the compounds are represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein W.sub.1, W.sub.2, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, X and Y represent various substituents. The compounds are physiologically active substances that inhibit protein kinase C and exhibit an antitumor activity, and are useful as medicines.

Abstract: Carbacephem and cephem compounds represented by the formula: ##STR1## [Wherein X is S or CH.sub.2 ; n is an integer of 1 to 5; R.sub.1 is an unsubstituted or substituted heterocyclic group (where the heterocyclic group is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group having 1 to 4 of O, S and N); R.sub.2 is a group represented by the formula: ##STR2## (where R.sub.4 is an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or 2-aminothiazolyl) or a group represented by the formula: ##STR3## (where R.sub.5 is an unsubstituted or substituted lower alkyl); R.sub.3 is hydrogen, an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, an organic ammonium group or an ester residue, and R.sub.1 may be a quaternary ammonium group, where --CO.sub.2 R.sub.3 represents --CO.sub.2.sup.- ] have strong antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and are useful for treating various infections.

Abstract: .beta.-Lactam compounds represented by the general formula: ##STR1## (wherein X represents CH.sub.2, S or O; Y represents a hydroxyl group, a lower alkanoyloxy group or a lower alkoxycarbonyloxy group; W is a group represented by CH.sub.2, NH, ##STR2## A is a phenyl group, a naphthyl group, or a monocyclic or dicyclic heterocyclic group, respectively substituted by (Y).sub.n ; R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each are a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, or a cycloalkylidene group with a carbon atom combined therewith; l is 0 or an integer of 1, 2 or 3; m is 0 or 1; n is an integer of 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5; and R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are groups often used in the conventional .beta.-lactam compounds) have strong antimicrobial activities against a wide range of Gram positive and negative bacteria; particularly Gram negative bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas sepatia and various Enterobacters.

Abstract: Carbacephem compounds represented by the formula: ##STR1## [wherein R.sub.1 is a lower alkylsulfonyloxy, unsubstituted or substituted arylsulfonyloxy, azido, cyano, carbamoyloxy, unsubstituted or substituted heterocyclic thio ("heterocyclic" means a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group having 1 to 4 O, S or N atoms), unsubstituted or substituted lower alkylthio, or unsubstituted or substituted arylthio group; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are groups frequently used in the cephalosporin chemistry] have strong antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and are useful for curing various infections.

Abstract: Semisynthetic antibacterial compounds are produced by chemically modifying the antibacterial compound fortimicin A.

Abstract: Semisynthetic antibacterial compounds are produced by chemically modifying the antibacterial compound fortimicin A.

Abstract: Semisynthetic antibacterial compounds are produced by chemically modifying the antibacterial compound fortimicin B.

Abstract: 6'-N-methylfortimicin D and 6'-N-methylfortimicin KE are produced by chemically moidifying fortimicin KE. 6'-N-methylfortimicin D is useful as an antibacterial compound; and 6'-N-methylfortimicin KE is useful as an intermediate in the synthesis of the former compound.

Abstract: Novel .beta.-phenoxy- or substituted phenoxy-ethanol compounds or esters thereof expressed by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or a substituent, Y is --OH group or group ##STR2## R.sup.3 is an alkyl group, and n is an integer of 1 to 3. These compounds have juvenile hormone activities, and are useful for hormonal pest control and increased production of silkworm cocoons.