Abstract: A first MR sensor and a second MR sensor are a combination of a first magnetic resistance effect element pattern and a second magnetic resistance effect element pattern. The first MR sensor and the second MR sensor are disposed a prescribed distance apart such that, when the first MR sensor receives the greatest quantity of the magnetic field component of a magnet oriented parallel to the axial direction of a piston, the second MR sensor receives the greatest quantity of the magnetic field component of a magnet oriented parallel to the radial direction of the piston.

Abstract: For reduction in size and weight, friction materials aiming at a high coefficient of kinetic friction have been developed. However, friction materials with a high coefficient of kinetic friction may cause sticking to a sliding partner material and deteriorated feeling in operation in particular in the initial running-in period during the initial stage of use. Therefore, the use of friction materials with a high coefficient of kinetic friction has been restricted. Since such sticking to the sliding partner material is less likely to occur after experiencing an initial running-in period, developed was a friction material in a form that is effective in prevention of sticking during the initial running-in period.

Abstract: For reduction in size and weight, friction materials aiming at a high coefficient of kinetic friction have been developed. However, friction materials with a high coefficient of kinetic friction may cause sticking to a sliding partner material and deteriorated feeling in operation in particular in the initial running-in period during the initial stage of use. Therefore, the use of friction materials with a high coefficient of kinetic friction has been restricted. Since such sticking to the sliding partner material is less likely to occur after experiencing an initial running-in period, developed was a friction material in a form that is effective in prevention of sticking during the initial running-in period.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a preventive or therapeutic agent for a glomerular disease comprising as an active ingredient a compound represented by formula (1): or a salt thereof. The preventive or therapeutic agent for glomerular diseases is useful for preventing or treating a variety of glomerular diseases including chronic glomerular nephritis.

Abstract: A bis(5-aryl-2-pyridyl) compound represented by formula (1) or a salt thereof: wherein A is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic heterocyclic group, and X is a group selected from the group consisting of moieties having formulas (2) to (5): wherein, in formula (2), m is an integer of 1 or 2; in formula (3), n is an integer of 1 to 6; and in formula (4), R is hydrogen or a lower alkyl group and p is an integer of 1 to 6.

Abstract: A bis(5-aryl-2-pyridyl) compound represented by formula (1) or a salt thereof: wherein A is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic heterocyclic group, and X is a group selected from the group consisting of moieties having formulas (2) to (5): wherein, in formula (2), m is an integer of 1 or 2; in formula (3), n is an integer of 1 to 6; and in formula (4), R is hydrogen or a lower alkyl group and p is an integer of 1 to 6.

Abstract: A bis(2-aryl-5-pyridyl) compound having formula (1) or a salt thereof: wherein A is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon group, and X is a substituent having one of the following formulas (2) to (4): wherein, in formula (2), R1 is a hydrogen atom or a di(lower alkyl)amino(lower alkyl) group, and m is an integer of 1 or 2; in formula (3), Y1 and Y2 each is a nitrogen atom or a CH group, and n is 0 or an integer of 1 to 6; in formula (4), R2 and R3 each is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, Z represents a single bond, a substituted methylene group, a substituted imino group, an oxygen atom or a cycloalkylene group, and p and q each is 0 or an integer of 1 to 6.

Abstract: The present invention relates to diamide derivatives represented by the following general formula (1): wherein A is a phenyl group or the like, which may be substituted, B is —CH═CH—, —C≡C—, —(CH═CH)2—, —C≡C—CH═CH—, —CH═CH—C≡C—, phenylene or the like, and W is and medicines comprising such a compound. These compounds have an excellent inhibitory effect on the production of an IgE antibody and are hence useful as antiallergic agents and the like.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a preventive or therapeutic agent for a glomerular disease comprising as an active ingredient a compound represented by formula (1): 1

Abstract: A bis(5-aryl-2-pyridyl) compound represented by formula (1) or a salt thereof: wherein A is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon group or a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic heterocyclic group, and X is a group selected from the group consisting of moieties having formulas (2) to (5): wherein, in formula (2), m is an integer of 1 or 2; in formula (3), n is an integer of 1 to 6; and in formula (4), R is hydrogen or a lower alkyl group and p is an integer of 1 to 6.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds represented by the following general formula (1): wherein A is an aromatic compound which may be substituted, or the like, B is a nitrogen atom or CH, X is a lower alkylene group which may be substituted, or the like, Y is a single bond or the like; Z is a divalent residue of benzene which may be substituted, or the like, and m and n are independently an integer of 1 to 4, and medicines comprising such a compound. These compounds have an excellent inhibitory effect on the production of an IgE antibody and are hence useful as antiallergic agents and the like.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (1): wherein A is a phenyl, naphthyl, dihydronaphthyindeny, pyridyl, indolyl,isoindolyl, quinolyl or isoquinolyl group which are optionally substituted; X is optionally substituted alicyclic, aromatic, imino or heterocyclic groups or —S— or —O—; Y is a single bond or an alkylene group; Z is an unsubstituted aliphatic group or divalent residue of benzene or pyridine, which is optionally substituted; anis hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl; with certain provisos. These compounds exhibit an inhibitory effect on the production of IgE antibodies and are, hence, useful as antiallergic agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds represented by the following general formula (1): 1

Abstract: A bis(5-aryl-2-pyridyl) compound represented by formula (1) or a salt thereof: 1

Abstract: A bis(2-aryl-5-pyridyl) compound having formula (1) or a salt thereof: 1

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds represented by the following general formula (1): wherein A is an aromatic compound which may be substituted, or the like, B is a nitrogen atom or CH, X is a lower alkylene group which may be substituted, or the like, Y is a single bond or the like; Z is a divalent residue of benzene which may be substituted, or the like, and m and n are independently an integer of 1 to 4, and medicines comprising such a compound. These compounds have an excellent inhibitory effect on the production of an IgE antibody and are hence useful as antiallergic agents and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to diamide derivatives represented by the following general formula (1): 1

Abstract: The present invention provides diamide derivatives represented by the following general formula (1): wherein A is a phenyl group or the like, which may be substituted, B is —CH═CH—, —C═C—, —(CH═CH)2—, —C≡C—CH═CH—, —CH═CH—C≡C—, phenylene or the like, and W is or and medicines comprising such a compound. These compounds have an excellent inhibitory effect on the production of an IgE antibody and are hence useful as antiallergic agents and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds represented by the following general formula (1): 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds represented by the following general formula (1): wherein A is a phenyl, naphthyl, dihydronaphthyl, indenyl, pyridyl, indolyl, isoindolyl, quinolyl or isoquinolyl group which may be substituted; X is a lower alkylene group which may be substituted, or the like; Y is a single bond or an alkylene group; Z is a group of —CH═CH—, —C≡C—, —(CH═CH)2—, —C≡C—CH═CH— or —CH═CH—C≡C—, or the like; and R is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or the like, and medicines comprising such a compound. These compounds have an excellent inhibitory effect on the production of an IgE antibody and are hence useful as antiallergic agents and the like.