Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a dermal composition for external use which keeps skin healthy and demonstrates a sufficient effect in treating skin diseases. The present invention relates to a dermal composition for external use, which comprises sodium cromoglycate and a monoester of polyvalent alcohol and salicylic acid contained in a base.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a dermal composition for external use which keeps skin healthy and demonstrates a sufficient effect in treating skin diseases. The present invention relates to a dermal composition for external use, which comprises sodium cromoglycate and a monoester of polyvalent alcohol and salicylic acid contained in a base.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a novel instrument for inducing a cytokine and a method of inducing a cytokine by which a cytokine can be effectively induced compared to the existing cytokine induction therapy. Namely, an instrument for inducing a cytokine which contains a hemolytic streptococcus and/or a hemolytic streptococcus-origin component and a water-insoluble carrier; and a method of inducing a cytokine by using this instrument for inducing a cytokine.

Abstract: It is the object of the present invention to provide a composition which has an antipruritic effect on skin and further exhibits good appearance and feeling of usage. The present invention relates to an antipruritic composition for external use on skin, which contains a mucopolysaccharide or a derivative thereof in an amount of 0.5 to 20 weight %.

Abstract: A cytokine-inducing material and a cytokine-inducing instrument to be used in cytokine-induction therapy and the like. More specifically speaking, a cytokine-inducing material characterized by containing a water-insoluble induction potentiator comprising a cytokine-inducer such as BCG, a polymer, etc.; and a cytokine-inducing instrument having this inducing material packed in a container. By bringing the inducing material into contact with, for example, blood or blood components, cytokine can be induced more effectively than conventional cases.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a dermal composition for external use which keeps skin healthy and demonstrates a sufficient effect in treating skin diseases.

Abstract: An object is to obtain a container for measurement of cell functions which is simplified in operation, less risky and capable of measuring the cell functions very accurately. A container for measurement of cell functions, for use in the determination of a physiologically active substance produced by blood cells, is constituted such that an amount of material capable of inducing production of the physiologically active substance, when extracted by collecting water of a volume equal to a liquid volume to be subjected to measurement, is controlled at a level insufficient to induce production of the physiologically active substance from the blood cells.

Abstract: A container for measurement of cell functions, for use in the determination of a physiologically active substance produced by blood cells, is constituted such that an amount of material capable of inducing production of the physiologically active substance, when extracted by collecting water of a volume equal to a liquid volume to be subjected to measurement, is controlled at a level insufficient to induce production of the physiologically active substance from the blood cells. A container for measurement of cell functions in which a material capable of inducing production of a physiologically active substance in blood when contacted with the blood is accommodated in such a condition as being contactable with blood, and in which an amount of the material capable of inducing production of the physiologically active substance in the container before use is limited to a level insufficient to influence a measured value of the physiologically active substance.

Abstract: The first invention provides an external preparation for treating dermatoses comprising vitamin E and squalane, which has an efficacy at least equivalent to that of external preparations containing adrenocortical hormones as the active ingredient. The second invention provides an external preparation for treating dermatoses comprising an adrenocortical hormone, vitamin E and squalane, which is reduced in adrenocortical hormone content as compared with conventional preparations, is also reduced in side effects, and has high clinical efficacy. The third invention provides an external preparation for treating dermatoses comprising a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent, vitamin E and squalane and/or squalene, which is reduced in side effects and is highly efficacious. The fourth invention provides an external preparation for treating dermatoses comprising an antihistaminic agent, vitamin E and squalane and/or squalene, which is reduced in side effects and is highly efficacious like the above preparation.

Abstract: An object is to obtain a container for measurement of cell functions which is simplified in operation, less risky and capable of measuring the cell functions very accurately.

Abstract: An object is to obtain a container for measurement of cell functions which is simplified in operation, less risky and capable of measuring the cell functions very accurately.

Abstract: The first invention provides an external preparation for treating dermatoses comprising vitamin E and squalane, which has an efficacy at least equivalent to that of external preparations containing adrenocortical hormones as the active ingredient. The second invention provides an external preparation for treating dermatoses comprising an adrenocortical hormone, vitamin E and squalane, which is reduced in adrenocortical hormone content as compared with conventional preparations, is also reduced in side effects, and has high clinical efficacy. The third invention provides an external preparation for treating dermatoses comprising a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent, vitamin E and squalane and/or squalene, which is reduced in side effects and is highly efficacious. The fourth invention provides an external preparation for treating dermatoses comprising an antihistaminic agent, vitamin E and squalane and/or squalene, which is reduced in side effects and is highly efficacious like the above preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a peptide represented by formula ?I!. The peptide of the present invention exhibits allergic and anallergic inflammation inhibitory, antibacterial, antitumor and wound-healing effects, and it is useful as an inflammation inhibitor, immunosuppressive agent, antibacterial agent, antitumor agent, wound-healing agent, antiulcer agent, and so forth. Accordingly, the present invention also provides therapeutic agents having the above-mentioned pharmacological effects.

Abstract: A bioreactor includes a treatment tank for receiving liquid to be treated, at least one carrier member having a carrier body formed of porous materials and immobilized with nonagglutinative microorganisms for treating the liquid, and a drive unit for moving the at least one carrier member in the treatment tank.

Abstract: A process for treating organic sewage comprises the steps of mixing sewage containing organic pollutants with activated sludge under aerobic conditions, bringing the mixture of the sewage and activated sludge into contact with polyvinyl pyridine, thereby producing floc, and separating the floc from the liquid based on the difference in specific gravity.

Abstract: A chromene derivative having the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein n is 1 to 5 and --O--CH.sub.2).sub.n CO.sub.2 H group is attached to 5-position, 6-position, 7-position or 8-position, or salts thereof, a process for preparing the same and antiallergic agents containing the same.The compounds of the present invention inhibit the immunological release of chemical mediators such as SRS-A and histamine from mast cell and have an excellent effect in preventing and treating the various allergic diseases such as allergic asthma, allergic dermatitis, allergic nasitis, hives, allergic enteritis and allergic conjunctivitis, especially allergic asthma.

Abstract: Coumarin derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an alkenyl group, R.sup.1 is hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group or an alkoxy group, and the OR and R.sup.1 groups each are substituted at any of the 5, 6, 7 and 8 positions of the coumarin ring, and the salt thereof. The compounds are useful as antiallergic agent for preventing and treating allergic diseases.

Abstract: A method and a unit for wastewater treatment with microorganisms, in which at least one non-woven fibrous mat having a three-dimensional network structure is disposed as a supporting media in an aeration tank, microorganisms are retained on the surface of and in the interstices of the non-woven fibrous mat, and organic polluting matter in the wastewater is oxidatively decomposed by the microorganisms in the presence of oxygen.