Abstract: The present invention provides remedies for graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and graft rejection reactions in organ transplantation which comprise retinoic acid receptor (RAR) agonists as an active ingredient. Main examples thereof include 9-(4-methoxy-2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)-7,8-dimethylnona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-oic acid, 4-[(E)-2-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethylnaphthalen-2-yl)propenyl]benzoic acid, 4-{2-[5-(4,7-dimethylbenzofuran-2-yl)pyrroyl]}benzoic acid, 4-{2-[5-(5-chloro-7-ethylbenzofuran-2-yl)pyrrolyl]}benzoic acid and 4-{2-[5-(4,7-dimethylbenzothiophen-2-yl)pyrrolyl]}benzoic acid.

Abstract: To provide novel compounds relating to retinoid which can substitute for retinoic acid used for preventing and treating several diseases and having antagonism against retinoid. Heterocyclic compounds represented by the general formula (1-I) or physiologically acceptable salts thereof:Z--(CR.sup.3 .dbd.CR.sup.2).sub.n --COOR.sup.1-- (1-I)Compounds represented by the general formula (2-I) or physiologically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## The compounds according to the present invention exhibit extremely high ability to bind RARs and are effective for treating various kind of diseases such as abnormality in cornification and rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a medicament exhibiting excellent retinoic acid receptor agonism.A Carboxylic acid derivative having a fused ring which is represented by the following formula or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR1## {wherein the symbol ----- represents a single bond or a double bond; X, Y, Z, P, Q, U, V and W are each a group represented by the formula: --O-- or --S--, or a group represented by the formula: ##STR2## [wherein R.sup.k (k:1 to 8) is hydrogen, halogeno, optionally substituted lower alkyl or the like, with either of R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 being a group represented by the formula: ##STR3## (wherein A and B are each independently an optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring or an optionally substituted unsaturated heterocycle; and D is optionally protected carboxyl)]}.

Abstract: The present invention provides a medicament exhibiting excellent retinoic acid receptor agonism.A Carboxylic acid derivative having a fused ring which is represented by the following formula or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR1## {wherein the symbol ##STR2## represents a single bond or a double bond; X, Y, Z, P, Q, U, V and W are each a group represented by the formula: --O-- or --S--, or a group represented by the formula: ##STR3## [wherein R.sup.k (k: 1 to 8) is hydrogen, halogeno, optionally substituted lower alkyl or the like, with either of R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 being a group represented by the formula: ##STR4## (wherein A and B are each independently an optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring or an optionally substituted unsaturated heterocycle; and D is optionally protected carboxyl)]}.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula and compounds of the formula ##STR1## or their salts have the potent ability to bind to retinoic acid receptors thus useful in treating psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: Described is a heterocycle-containing carboxylic acid derivative represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A represents, for example, a heteroaryl group which contains at least one nitrogen atom and may have a substituent, B represents, for example, a heteroarylene group, a --CONH-- group or a group represented by the formula --CR.sup.6 .dbd.CR.sup.7 -- in which R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 represents H, a lower alkyl group or the like, D represents an arylene group, a heteroarylene group or the like, n1 stands for 0 or 1, M represents, for example, a hydroxyl group or a lower alkoxy group; or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof. As a retinoic-related compound replacing retinoic acid, it permits the provision of a preventive and/or therapeutic for various diseases.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and compounds of the formula ##STR2## or their salts have the potent ability to bind to retinoic acid receptors thus useful in treating psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: The method and apparatus of the invention for the continuous roasting of food materials are such that the food material being fed into a heated tubular cylinder is mixed up within and transferred through said tubular cylinder while the vaporized components of the food material are recovered and cooled to liquefy. The apparatus may comprise the horizontally placed tabular cylinder with an open front end, the coil screw inserted into the tubular cylinder in such a way that it can be driven to rotate, and the cooling unit that is connected to a vent port formed in the middle part of the tubular cylinder.

Abstract: An aminobenzoic acid derivative represented by the following general formulas (I), (I-2) or (I-3), or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, which exhibits a serotonin antagonism and an acetylcholine release accelerating activity at a well-balanced activity ratio and which is efficacious as a drug for patients with gastrointestinal unindentified complaints: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a group such as an alkynyl or cyanoalkyl group; R.sup.2 represents a group such as an amino or acylamino group; R.sup.3 represents a halogen atom; X represents --O-- or --NH--; and A represents an oxygen or sulfur atom.

Abstract: A heterocycle-containing carbonic acid derivative represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof which exhibits an excellent preventive and therapeutic effect against various diseases, and an intermediate which is useful for the production of the heterocycle-containing carbonic acid derivative.

Abstract: The method and apparatus of the invention for the continuous roasting of food materials are such that the food material being fed into a heated tubular cylinder is mixed up within and transferred through said tubular cylinder while the vaporized components of the food material are recovered and cooled to liquefy. The apparatus may comprise the horizontally placed tabular cylinder with an open front end, the coil screw inserted into the tubular cylinder in such a way that it can be driven to rotate, and the cooling unit that is connected to a vent port formed in the middle part of the tubular cylinder.

Abstract: An aminobenzoic acid derivative represented by the following general formulas (I), (I-2) or (I-3), or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, which exhibits a serotonin antagonism and an acetylcholine release accelerating activity at a well-balanced activity ratio and which is efficacious as a drug for patients with gastrointestinal unindentified complaints: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a group such as an alkynyl or cyanoalkyl group; R.sup.2 represents a group such as an amino or acylamino group; R.sup.3 represents a halogen atom; X represents --O-- or --NH--; and A represents an oxygen or sulfur atom.

Abstract: An aminobenzoic acid derivative represented by the following formulas (I-2) or (I-3), or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, which exhibits a serotonin antagonism and an acetylcholine release accelerating activity at a well-balanced activity ratio and which is efficacious as a drug for patients with gastrointestinal unindentified complaints: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a group such as an alkynyl or cyanoalkyl group; R.sup.2 represents a group such as an amino or acylamino group; R.sup.3 represents a halogen atom; X represents --O-- or --N--; and A represents an oxygen or sulfur atom.

Abstract: A method of reclaiming a plastic product having a paint film, including the steps of: obtaining crushed particles by crushing a plastic product having a paint film into particles of a predetermined size; supplying the crushed particles to a screw-type extruder; kneading and fusing the crushed particles while supplying water thereto; and obtaining a plastic by discharging a gas produced by decomposing the paint film and vaporized water.

Abstract: An aminobenzoic acid derivative represented by the following general formulas (I), (I-2) or (I-3), or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, which exhibits a serotonin antagonism and an acetylcholine release accelerating activity at a well-balanced activity ratio and which is efficacious as a drug for patients with gastrointestinal unindentified complaints: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a group such as an alkynyl or cyanoalkyl group; R.sup.2 represents a group such as an amino or acylamino group;R.sup.3 represents a halogen atom;X represents --O-- or --NH--; andA represents an oxygen or sulfur atom.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved yarn feeding device which continuously forms yarn coils from a yarn package on its conical shaped winding body and then feeds the yarn to knitting machines with low and constant tension. A taper angle of the winding body is optionally adjustable according to the stretchability of the treated yarn for pushing the yarn coils smoothly toward a knitting machine.