Abstract: The invention relates to a hydantoin derivative, salt thereof, process for the preparation thereof, and medicine containing the derivative. The derivative is represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein M is --CONH--NHR.sup.1 group, --CONH--OR.sup.2 group, ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, a phenyl radical, a substituted phenyl group, a naphthyl radical, a substituted naphthyl group, a pyridyl radical, a furyl radical or a thienyl radical, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a phenyl radical or a substituted phenyl group, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different independently, each being a phenyl radical, or an aralkyl group, or R.sup.3 may form a substituted or non-substituted C.sub.5-6 saturated heterocyclic ring together with R.sup.4 and a possible nitrogen or oxygen atom, R.sup.5 forms a substituted or non-substituted saturated heterocyclic ring together with R.sup.6 and a possible nitrogen or oxygen atom, R.sup.

Abstract: Phytic acid or at least one of its salts is used as an effective component for cell activators in a hypoxic state, circulatory ameliorators, dementia remedies and edible compositions.

Abstract: Novel 2-oxopyrrolidine compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen or alkyl group, respectively, A is alkylene group or phenyl substituted alkylene group, and B is alkylene group,or a salt thereof, a process for the preparation thereof, and a pharmaceutical agent comprising the compound or salt as an effective component.