Abstract: To provide a method for changing the flower color of a moth orchid, particularly a method for producing a moth orchid having a red or reddish flower color from a white moth orchid. A method for producing a moth orchid having a modified flower color, which comprises transfecting a moth orchid with a gene encoding a flavanone 3-hydroxylase, a gene encoding a flavonoid 3?-hydroxylase, a gene encoding a dihydroflavonol 4-reductase and a gene encoding an anthocyanidin synthase and expressing the genes.

Abstract: To provide a method for changing the flower color of a moth orchid, particularly a method for producing a moth orchid having a red or reddish flower color from a white moth orchid. A method for producing a moth orchid having a modified flower color, which comprises transfecting a moth orchid with a gene encoding a flavanone 3-hydroxylase, a gene encoding a flavonoid 3?-hydroxylase, a gene encoding a dihydroflavonol 4-reductase and a gene encoding an anthocyanidin synthase and expressing the genes.

Abstract: Naphthalene derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or an acyl group; R.sup.2 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a halogen atom, a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkylalkyl group, a hydroxyl group, an aryl group which may be substituted, an arylalkyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, a heteroaryl group, or a heteroaryllakyl group; R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, an aryl group which may have a substituent, an arylalkyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, an arylalkenyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, a cycloalkyl group, an alkoxyalkyl group, a heteroaryl group, a heteroarylalkyl group, a carboxyl group, a carboxyalkyl group, an aminoalkyl group, or a cyano group; R.sup.6 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl; and m is 0 or an integer of from 1 to 2 useful in treating autoimmune diseases are disclosed.

Abstract: A triazolo-1,4-di-azepine compound of the below given formula and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are useful in the pharmaceutical field, especially in treating allergic diseases. ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen or an alkyl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or a halogen, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or an alkyl, X is --OCO--, and Y is a cycloalkyl, a cycloalkylalkyl, an alkynyl or others.

Abstract: A glycerin derivative having the following formula (I) or (I') and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are useful to treat diseases caused by the platelet activating factor.

Abstract: A glycerin derivative having the following formula (I) or (I') and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are useful to treat diseases caused by the platelet activating factor.

Abstract: A triazolo-1,4-di-azepine compound of the below given formula and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are disclosed and useful in the pharmaceutical field, especially to allergic diseases. ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen or an alkyl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or a halogen, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or an alkyl, X is --OCO--, --NHCO--, --CO-- or others and Y is a cycloalkyl, a cycloalkylalkyl, an alkynyl or others.

Abstract: A triazolo-1,4-di-azepine compound of the below given formula and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are disclosed and useful in the pharmaceutical field, especially to allergic diseases. ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 are hydrogen or an alkyl, R3 is hydrogen or a halogen, R4 is hydrogen or an alkyl, X is --OOO--, --NHCO--, --CO-- or others and Y is a cycloalkyl, a cycloalkylalkyl, an alkynyl or others.

Abstract: A triazolo-1,4-di-azepine compound of the below given formula and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are disclosed and useful in the pharmaceutical field, especially to treat allergic diseases: ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 are hydrogen or an alkyl, R3 is hydrogen or a halogen, R4 is hydrogen or an alkyl, X is --OCO--, --NHCO--, --CO-- or others and Y is a cycloalkyl, a cycloalkylalkyl, an alkynyl or others.

Abstract: A triazolo-1,4-azepine compound of the below given formulas and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are disclosed and useful in the pharmaceutical field, especially to allergic diseases. ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 are hydrogen or an alkyl, R3 is hydrogen or a halogen, R4 is hydrogen or an alkyl, X is --OCO--, --NHCO--, --CO-- or others and Y is a cycloalkyl, a cycloalkylalkyl, an alkynyl or others.

Abstract: A triazolo-1,4-di-azepine compound of the below given formula and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are disclosed and useful in the pharmaceutical field, especially to allergic diseases, ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen or an alkyl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or a halogen, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or an alkyl, X is --OCO--, --NHCO--, --CO-- or others and Y is a cycloalkyl, a cycloalkylalkyl, an alkynyl or others.

Abstract: A naphthalene derivative having the formula is new and useful for medicine. ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or an acyl group;R.sup.2 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a halogen atom, a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkylalkyl group, a hydroxyl group, an aryl group which may be substituted, an arylalkyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, a heteroaryl group, or a heteroarylalkyl group;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, an aryl group which may have a substituent, an arylalkyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, an arylalkenyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, a cycloalkyl group, an alkoxyalkyl group, a heteroaryl group, a heteroarylalkyl group, a carboxyl group, a carboxyalkyl group, an aminoalkyl group, or a cyano group;R.sup.5 represents a group of the formula, --OR.sup.7, (wherein R.sup.

Abstract: A glycerin derivative having the following formula (I) or (I') and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are useful to treat diseases caused by the platelet activating factor.

Abstract: A triazolo-1,4-di-azepine compound of the below given formulas and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are disclosed and useful in the pharmaceutical field, especially to allergic diseases. ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 are hydrogen or an alkyl, R3 is hydrogen or a halogen, R4 is hydrogen or an alkyl, X is --OCO--, --NHCO--, --CO-- or others and Y is a cycloalkyl, a cycloalkylalkyl, an alkynyl or others.

Abstract: A naphthalene derivative having the formula is new and useful for medicine. ##STR1## [wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or an acyl group;R.sup.2 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a halogen atom, a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkylalkyl group, a hydroxyl group, an aryl group which may be substituted, an arylalkyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, a heteroaryl group, or a heteroarylalkyl group;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, an aryl group which may have a substituent, an arylalkyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, an arylalkenyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, a cycloalkyl group, an alkoxyalkyl group, a heteroaryl group, a heteroarylalkyl group, a carboxy group, a carboxyalkyl group, an aminoalkyl group, or a cyano group;R.sup.5 represents a group of the formula, --OR.sup.7, (wherein R.sup.

Abstract: A glycerin derivative having the following formula (I) or (I') and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are useful to treat diseases caused by the platelet activating factor.

Abstract: 3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-benzylidene)-2-pyrrolidone and N-substituted derivatives thereof are described. The substituent includes alkyl, alkoxy, alkynyl phenyl-alkylene, hydroxy-alkylene and amino-alkylene. They are effective as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antithermic agent, and they have a low toxicity.

Abstract: Dolichol or phosphate thereof is useful as a therapeutically treating and preventive agent, in particular, for hyperuricuria, hyperlipemia, diabetes and hepatic diseases.

Abstract: A coated ubidecarenone-containing liposome which comprises the ubidecarenone-containing liposome and a polysaccharide fatty acid ester applied on the surface of the membrane of said liposome, whereby the ubidecarenone can be selectively transferred in high concentrations to the lungs, spleen and kidneys.

Abstract: Dolichol or phosphate thereof is useful as a therapeutically treating and preventive agent, in particular, for hyperuricuria, hyperlipemia, diabetes and hepatic diseases.