Abstract: To provide compounds which have high angiogenesis inhibiting activity, and are useful as agents for effective treatment and prevention of diseases involving pathologic angiogenesis, for example, cancer and cancer metastasis, methods for producing the compounds, intermediate compounds useful for their production, and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds.

Abstract: A multiport memory has a plurality of RAMs and a port expansion unit electrically connected to access ports of the RAMs. The port expansion unit includes an input circuit which allows access control information for activating the RAMs in parallel every memory cycles to be collectively inputted thereto by a plurality of memory cycles, a timing generator which generates internal clock signals capable of serially prescribing each memory cycle plural times during one cycle of a clock signal (ck), and a logic circuit capable of sequentially supplying the access control information inputted to the input circuit to the plurality of RAMs in parallel in parts every serial memory cycles synchronized with the internal clock signals. The port expansion unit allows access to the access ports with the plurality of RAMs as a single multiport memory apparently.

Abstract: A multiport memory has a plurality of RAMs and a port expansion unit electrically connected to access ports of the RAMs. The port expansion unit includes an input circuit which allows access control information for activating the RAMs in parallel every memory cycles to be collectively inputted thereto by a plurality of memory cycles, a timing generator which generates internal clock signals capable of serially prescribing each memory cycle plural times during one cycle of a clock signal (ck), and a logic circuit capable of sequentially supplying the access control information inputted to the input circuit to the plurality of RAMs in parallel in parts every serial memory cycles synchronized with the internal clock signals. The port expansion unit allows access to the access ports with the plurality of RAMs as a single multiport memory apparently.

Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies against dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase are disclosed. Immunologic assays using the monoclonal antibodies are also disclosed.

Abstract: A multiport memory has a plurality of RAMs and a port expansion unit electrically connected to access ports of the RAMs. The port expansion unit includes an input circuit which allows access control information for activating the RAMs in parallel every memory cycles to be collectively inputted thereto by a plurality of memory cycles, a timing generator which generates internal clock signals capable of serially prescribing each memory cycle plural times during one cycle of a clock signal (ck), and a logic circuit capable of sequentially supplying the access control information inputted to the input circuit to the plurality of RAMs in parallel in parts every serial memory cycles synchronized with the internal clock signals. The port expansion unit allows access to the access ports with the plurality of RAMs as a single multiport memory apparently.

Abstract: A multiport memory has a plurality of RAMs and a port expansion unit electrically connected to access ports of the RAMs. The port expansion unit includes an input circuit which allows access control information for activating the RAMs in parallel every memory cycles to be collectively inputted thereto by a plurality of memory cycles, a timing generator which generates internal clock signals capable of serially prescribing each memory cycle plural times during one cycle of a clock signal (ck), and a logic circuit capable of sequentially supplying the access control information inputted to the input circuit to the plurality of RAMs in parallel in parts every serial memory cycles synchronized with the internal clock signals. The port expansion unit allows access to the access ports with the plurality of RAMs as a single multiport memory apparently.

Abstract: A multiport memory has a plurality of RAMs and a port expansion unit electrically connected to access ports of the RAMs. The port expansion unit includes an input circuit which allows access control information for activating the RAMs in parallel every memory cycles to be collectively inputted thereto by a plurality of memory cycles, a timing generator which generates internal clock signals capable of serially prescribing each memory cycle plural times during one cycle of a clock signal (ck), and a logic circuit capable of sequentially supplying the access control information inputted to the input circuit to the plurality of RAMs in parallel in parts every serial memory cycles synchronized with the internal clock signals. The port expansion unit allows access to the access ports with the plurality of RAMs as a single multiport memory apparently.

Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies against dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase are disclosed. Immunologic assays using the monoclonal antibodies are also disclosed.

Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies against dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase are disclosed. Immunologic assays using the monoclonal antibodies are also disclosed.

Abstract: A novel stimulable phosphor having a high sensitivity to a semiconductor laser as a stimulating light is disclosed, and is represented by the formula:{(M.sup.II X.sup.1.sub.2-2u X.sup.2.sub.2u).sub.1-x-y (M.sup.I X.sup.1.sub.1-v X.sup.2.sub.v).sub.x (M.sup.III X.sup.1.sub.3-3w X.sup.2.sub.3w).sub.y }.sub.1-a A.sub.a :bEu.sup.2+where M.sup.II represents at least one divalent metal such as Ba, Be, Mg or Ca; M.sup.I represents at least one monovalent metal such as Li, Na, K, Rb or Cs; M.sup.II represents at least one divalent metal such as Ba, Be, Mg or Ca; M.sup.III represents at least one trivalent metal such as Sc, La, Y, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, Al, Ga, In or Tl; X.sup.1 represents Br or Cl; X.sup.2 represents at least one halogen atom that is different from X.sup.1 ; A represents at least one metal oxide such as BeO, MgO, CaO, SrO, BaO, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, Y.sub.2 O.sub.3, La.sub.2 O.sub.3, In.sub.2 O.sub.3, Ga.sub.2 O.sub.3, SiO.sub.2, TiO.sub.2, ZrO.sub.2, GeO.sub.2, SnO.sub.2, Nb.

Abstract: A process for producing an aromatic polycarbonate is described, which comprises melt-polycondensing an aromatic diol compound with a diaryl carbonate compound in the presence of an interesterification catalyst, said interesterification catalyst comprising a quaternary phosphonium salt compound represented by formula (II): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, and R.sup.6 each independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an aryl group, an aralkyl group, or a cycloalkyl group, and X.sup.l- is an anion selected from the group consisting of a carbonate ion, a phosphate ion, and a tetrahydroxyboron ion, with the letter l indicating the valency of X.

Abstract: A method for forming an X-ray image. The method involves the use of an X-ray transforming sheet which includes a novel stimulable phosphor on a substrate. The phosphor has a high sensitivity to a semiconductor laser as a stimulating light and is represented by the formula:{(M.sup.II X.sup.1.sub.2-2u X.sup.2.sub.2u).sub.1-x-y (M.sup.I X.sup.1.sub.1-v X.sup.2.sub.v).sub.x (M.sup.III X.sup.1.sub.3-3w X.sup.2.sub.3w).sub.y }.sub.1-a A.sub.a :bEu.sup.2+where M.sup.II represents at least one divalent metal such as Ba, Be, Mg or Ca; M.sup.1 represents at least one monovalent metal such as Li, Na, K, Rb or Cs; M.sup.III represents at least one trivalent metal such as Sc, La, Y, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, Al, Ga, In or Tl; X.sup.1 represents Br or Cl; X.sup.2 represents at least one halogen atom that is different from X.sup.1 ; A represents at least one metal oxide such as BeO, MgO, CaO, SrO, BaO, ZnO, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, Y.sub.2 O.sub.3, La.sub.2 O.sub.3, In.sub.2 O.sub.3, Ga.sub.2 O.sub.3, SiO.

Abstract: A process for producing an aromatic polycarbonate having a weight average molecular weight of from 7,000 to 60,000 is disclosed, comprising melt polycondensing an aromatic diol compound (e.g., bisphenol A) and a diaryl carbonate compound (e.g., diphenyl carbonate) in the presence of a combination of (a) an alkali metal compound and (b) a phosphonium hydroxide compound (e.g., tetraethylphosphonium hydroxide) as an interesterification catalyst. The aromatic polycarbonate has improved heat resistance and hue.

Abstract: A multi-port memory device has a memory cell array including one or more memory blocks each of which has a plurality of memory cells arranged in rows and columns, and a plurality of dummy cells, with one dummy cell being provided for each row of memory cells in each of the memory blocks so that the dummy cells are connected with associated ones of the word lines extending in the row direction. The dummy cells are further connected with dummy cell bit lines extending in the column direction. Sense amplifiers are connected to receive outputs of those memory cells in the memory cell array which are selected in a memory cell selection operation and outputs of those dummy cells among the plurality of dummy cells which are selected in the memory cell selection operation for amplifying differences between the selected memory cell outputs and the selected dummy cell outputs. Precharging and shielding arrangements are also provided for improved operation.

Abstract: A color cathode ray tube according to this invention comprises a cylindrical neck section having an electron gun which emits three electron beams, a funnel section extending from the neck section, and a panel section having a faceplate on which an image is formed. Phosphor stripes for emitting red, green, and blue light rays, upon electron beams landing thereon, are formed on an inner surface of a faceplate of the panel. A shadow mask having slit apertures for directing the three electron beams onto the corresponding phosphor stripes is arranged in the panel, and is welded to a mask frame which is suspended and supported on the panel by supporting structures welded to the frame. Each supporting structure comprises a fixed section secured to the frame, and a movable section having a hole into which a panel pin is fitted.

Abstract: A water soluble machining fluid for use in cutting, grinding, etc. of metal materials. This machining fluid comprises 5-20 parts by weight of either an erythritol fatty acid ester or a glycerol fatty acid ester, 3-15 parts by weight of a sorbitan fatty acid ester, 3-15 parts by weight of an alkylolamide of fatty acid, 3-10 parts by weight of propylene glycol, 1-5 parts by weight of a chelating agent, 0.5-3 parts by weight of a fluorine-containing surface-active agent which is preferably a perfluoro compound, and a suitable amount of water. This machining fluid is high in the lubricating and rust-inhibiting ability, is harmless to the human body and is very low in COD value.

Abstract: An industrial detergent useful for degreasing and cleansing of metal parts, which is in the form of an aqueous solution and comprises 3 to 20 parts by weight of a fatty acid sucrose ester as a nonionic surfactant, 3 to 15 parts by weight of polyoxyethylene alkyl ether also as a nonionic surfactant, 1 to 10 parts by weight of a chelating agent for metal ions typified by EDTA, 1 to 5 parts by weight of a petroleum sulfonic acid salt, preferably an alkanolamine salt, as a rust-inhibiting agent and 3 to 10 parts by weight of propylene glycol. Optionally small amounts of sorbitol and/or CMC may be added. This detergent is weak in alkalinity but strong in deterging power, and the organic surfactants are harmless to the human body and can be decomposed by microorganisms.

Abstract: A method of recycling and purifying water-soluble cutting agents is disclosed. The used water-soluble cutting agent is recycled by filtering through an oil-water separating filter consisting of a porous sheet and an oil-water separating layer composed essentially of a water-insoluble and water absorbable gel layer, which is formed on a surface portion of the porous sheet and is adapted to be contacted with the cutting agent and/or surface portions of the porous sheet serving as flow path.