Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represented by the formula (I): or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, which is effective as a therapeutic or prophylactic agent for a disease induced by A?, wherein Ar1 represents an imidazolyl group which may be substituted with a C1-6 alkyl group, or the like; Ar2 represents a phenyl group which may be substituted with a C1-6 alkoxy group, or the like; X1 represents a double bond, or the like; and Het represents a triazolyl group or the like which may be substituted with a C1-6 alkyl group or the like, or the like.

Abstract: Disclosed are crystals of the compound represented by Formula (1), which has A?-production-reducing effects and is a prodrug of compounds effective in treating neural degenerative diseases of which A? is the cause, for example, diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, etc., and salts thereof or crystals of salts thereof. These are particularly useful as stock for pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: Light-emitting devices, light-emitting apparatuses, image display apparatuses and methods of manufacturing same are provided. The devices and apparatuses include a transparent electrode that is connected directly to light output surfaces so as to cover the whole areas of the light output surfaces. The transparent electrode is formed to be larger in area than the light output surfaces, and are securely electrically connected to n-type semiconductor layers including the light output surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel 1H-indazole compound having an excellent JNK inhibitory action. More specifically, it provides a compound represented by the following formula, a salt thereof or a hydrate of them. Wherein R1 is a C6-C14 aromatic cyclic hydrocarbon group etc.; R2, R4 and R5 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a cyano group etc.; L is a single bond, or a C1-C6 alkylene group etc.; X is a single bond, or a group represented by —CO—NH— or —NH—CO—, etc.; and Y is a C3-C8 cycloalkyl group, a C6-C14 aromatic cyclic hydrocarbon group or a 5- to 14-membered aromatic heterocyclic group etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by the formula (I): or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, wherein Ar1 represents an imidazolyl group that may be substituted with a C1-6 alkyl group, or the like, Ar2 represents a phenyl group that may be substituted with a C1-6 alkoxy group, or the like, X1 represents a double bond or the like, and Het represents an imidazolyl group that may be substituted with a C1-6 alkyl group, or the like, which is effective as a therapeutic or prophylactic agent for a disease caused by A?.

Abstract: The present invention provides a most suitable prodrug of a cinnamide compound. The prodrug is represented by Formula (I) wherein Ra and Rb each denote a C1-6 alkyl group or the like; Xa denotes a methoxy group or a fluorine atom; Y denotes a phosphono group or the like; and A denotes a cyclic lactam derivative.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by the formula (I): or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, wherein Ar1 represents an imidazolyl group that may be substituted with a C1-6 alkyl group, or the like, Ar2 represents a phenyl group that may be substituted with a C1-6 alkoxy group, or the like, X1 represents a double bond or the like, and Het represents an imidazolyl group that may be substituted with a C1-6 alkyl group, or the like, which is effective as a therapeutic or prophylactic agent for a disease caused by A?.

Abstract: To simultaneously overcome a drawback in that proceeding of a solid phase carbonization reaction requires high temperature and a drawback in that the reaction requires use of expensive materials. A method for producing a carbide of a Group IVA, VA, or VIA transition metal in the periodic table and/or a composite carbide of the transition metal and iron, the method including the step of co-milling a ferroalloy containing a Group IVA, VA, or VIA transition metal in the periodic table and incidental impurities and a carbon material mainly composed of carbon in a vacuum or an atmosphere of an inert gas to effect a solid phase reaction between the ferroalloy and the carbon material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I): wherein R1 represents a C1-3 alkyl group, R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-3 alkyl group, Ar represents a phenyl group or the like which may be substituted with 1 to 3 substituents, X represents an oxygen atom or the like, n and m are the same or different and integers of 0 to 2, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt, and use thereof as a medicament.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represented by the formula (I) below or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. Also disclosed is a use of the compound or salt as a pharmaceutical product. (In the formula, Ar1 represents an imidazolyl group which may be substituted with a C1-6 alkyl group; Ar2 represents a phenyl group which may be substituted with a C1-6 alkoxy group; X1 represents a single bond; R1 and R2 respectively represent a C1-6 alkyl group or the like which may be substituted with a substituent such as a 5- to 14-membered aromatic heterocyclic group; and R3 represents a hydrogen atom or the like.

Abstract: An optical disc signal recording for forming a record mark according to a recording signal on an optical disc by applying a laser beam of a predetermined power level to the optical disc is provided. A recording pulse having a first period having a first level of Po and a width of Wh, a middle period having a second level of Pm lower than the first level Po and a width of Wm, and a last period having a level substantially equal to the first level Po and a width of Wt is generated and used for all record marks regardless of the lengths of the record marks. The record mark is formed using the generated pulse on the optical disc. As a result, setting of a write strategy is facilitated, an adjustment time in variable speed record mode is shortened, and a good recording characteristic is secured.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula (I): or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are the same or different and each represent a hydrogen atom or a C1-6 alkyl group; X1 represents a C1-6 alkylene group that may be substituted; Xa represents a methoxy group or a fluorine atom; Xb represents an oxygen atom or a methylene group, provided that Xb is only an oxygen atom when Xa is a methoxy group; and Ar1 represents an aryl group, pyridinyl group, aryloxy group, or pyridinyloxy group that may have a substituent such as a halogen atom; and to use of the compound or salt as a pharmaceutical agent.

Abstract: A compound (8) represented by the formula: (8) wherein R1 represents a 6- to 14-membered aromatic hydrocarbon ring group which may have a substituent; and n represents 0 to 2, can be produced with good efficiency by reacting a compound (3) represented by the formula: (3) wherein R1 and n are as defined above; and Q represents a single bond or —CH(Y)— where Y represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-6 alkyl group] with 3-methoxy-4-(4-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)benzaldehyde in the presence of a base.

Abstract: A cyclic amidine derivative represented by the formula: [wherein R1, R2 and R3 represent hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, aryl-C1-6 alkyl, etc.; R4, R5 and R7 represent hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, etc.; Z represents 0 or 1; R6 represents hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkyloxycarbonyl, etc.; n represents 1 or 2; Y1 represents a single bond, —CH2—, etc.; Y2 represents a single bond, —CO—, etc.; Ar represents hydrogen, a group represented by the formula: [wherein R10-R14 represent hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, hydroxyl, C1-6 alkoxy, etc., and R11 and R12 or R12 and R13 may bond together to form a 5- to 8-membered heterocycle], etc.] or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represented by the formula (I) below or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. Also disclosed is a use of the compound or salt as a pharmaceutical product. (In the formula, Ar1 represents a triazolyl group or the like which may be substituted with a C1-6 alkyl group or the like; Ar2 represents a phenyl group or the like which may be substituted with a C1-6 alkoxy group or the like; X1 represents —CR3?CR4— (wherein R3 and R4 respectively represent a C1-6 alkyl group or the like); and R1 and R2 respectively represent a C1-6 alkyl group or the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel 1H-indazole compound having an excellent JNK inhibitory action. More specifically, it provides a compound represented by the following formula, a salt thereof or a hydrate of them. Wherein R1 is a C6-C14 aromatic cyclic hydrocarbon group etc.; R2, R4 and R5 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a cyano group etc.; L is a single bond, or a C1-C6 alkylene group etc.; X is a single bond, or a group represented by —CO—NH— or —NH—CO—, etc.; and Y is a C3-C8 cycloalkyl group, a C6-C14 aromatic cyclic hydrocarbon group or a 5- to 14-membered aromatic heterocyclic group etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel 1H-indazole compound having an excellent JNK inhibitory action. More specifically, it provides a compound represented by the following formula, a salt thereof or a hydrate of them. Wherein R1 is a C6-C14 aromatic cyclic hydrocarbon group etc.; R2, R4 and R5 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a cyano group etc.; L is a single bond, or a C1-C6 alkylene group etc.; X is a single bond, or a group represented by —CO—NH— or —NH—CO—, etc.; and Y is a C3-C8 cycloalkyl group, a C6-C14 aromatic cyclic hydrocarbon group or a 5- to 14-membered aromatic heterocyclic group etc.

Abstract: There is provided an optical disc drive comprises an optical pick-up including a laser diode (LD) and a laser diode driver (LDD) for driving the laser diode, a digital signal processor (DSP) including a write strategy circuit and low voltage differential signaling (LVDS) drivers for transmitting a produced write strategy signal, a circuit board having the DSP mounted thereon and including a line for transmitting the write strategy signal, a transmission line connecting the circuit board and the LDD and transmitting a write strategy signal, and differential resistors connected between differential lines of outputs of the LVDS drivers. Especially, a resistor having a resistance value in a range of 80 to 500? is inserted between the differential lines of outputs of the LVDS driver inside the DSP.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula (I): or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, wherein Ar1 represents an imidazolyl group or the like which may be substituted with a C1-6 alkyl group, Ar2 represents a phenyl group or the like which may be substituted with a C1-6 alkoxy group, X1 represents a double bond or the like and Het represents a triazolyl group or the like which may be substituted with a C1-6 alkyl group or the like, is effective as a therapeutic or prophylactic agent for a disease caused by A?.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having an excellent JNK inhibitory effect. That is, it provides a compound represented by the following formula, a salt thereof or a hydrate of them. Wherein R1 designates —(CO)h—(NRa)j—(CRb?CRc)k—Ar (wherein Ra, Rb and Rc each independently designate a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, hydroxyl group, an optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl group or the like; Cy designates a 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl; and V each independently designate the formula -L-X—Y (wherein L designates a single bond, an optionally substituted C1-6 alkylene group or the like; X designates a single bond or the formula -A- (wherein A designates NR2, O, CO, S, SO or SO2) and so on; and Y designates a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, nitro group or the like).