Abstract: The object is to provide a method for inducing pili formation in bacterium of genus Bifidobacterium and a method for promoting intestinal colonization of the bacterium. 3-Phenylpropionic acid and/or 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid are an active ingredient of a composition for inducing the pili formation in the bacterium of genus Bifidobacterium and a composition for promoting the intestinal colonization of the bacterium.

Abstract: The invention provides a bio-related substance bonded to a high-molecular-weight polyethylene glycol derivative that does not cause vacuolation of cells. The bio-related substance bonded to a degradable polyethylene glycol derivative is represented by the formula (A): wherein m is 1-7, n1 and n2 are each independently 45-682, p is 1-4, R is an alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms, Z is an oligopeptide with 2-8 residues composed of neutral amino acids excluding cysteine, Q is a residue of a compound having 2-5 active hydrogens, D is the bio-related substance, L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5 are each independently a single bond or a divalent spacer, and y is 1-40.

Abstract: The invention provides a high-molecular-weight polyethylene glycol derivative that does not cause vacuolation of cells. The degradable polyethylene glycol derivative is represented by the following formula (1): wherein m is 1-7, n1 and n2 are each independently 45-682, p is 1-4, R is an alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms, Z is an oligopeptide with 2-8 residues composed of neutral amino acids excluding cysteine, Q is a residue of a compound having 2-5 active hydrogens, X is a functional group capable of reacting with a bio-related substance, and L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5 are each independently a single bond or a divalent spacer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pH-responsive lipid derivative represented by a structure represented by the following formula (i): (in the above-mentioned formula, each symbol is as described in the specification), and a pH-responsive transport carrier which is useful as a transport carrier for safely and efficiently performing delivery of low-molecular-weight drugs and the like to tumor tissues.

Abstract: The present invention provides a highly pure pH-responsive polymer represented by the following formula (I), a production method thereof, and the like: (in the formula (I), each symbol is as described in the specification).

Abstract: A pH-responsive polymer formed of a biocompatible polymer to which a group which is electrically neutral under pH environments of more than 7 and which changes to be cationic at pH 7 or less is bonded.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a ligand that contains a plurality of groups represented by formula (1) and is capable of multivalently binding to a glutamine transporter expressed in excess in a cancer cell compared to a normal cell.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to: a p-boronophenylalanine derivative that comprises a polymer to which a group represented by formula (I) is linked directly or via a linker; a composition containing same; and a kit for producing said derivative and composition.

Abstract: A bio-related substance bonded to a branched and degradable polyethylene glycol derivative that is degraded in the cells represented by the following formula (A): wherein each symbol is as defined in the present specification, is provided by the present invention.

Abstract: A multi-arm, degradable polyethylene glycol derivative with a high molecular weight that does not cause vacuolation of cells is provided. A degradable polyethylene glycol derivative represented by the following formula (1): wherein n1 and n2 are each independently 45-950, W1 and W2 are each independently an oligopeptide of 2-47 residues, a1 and a2 are each independently 1-8, Q is a hydrocarbon chain having 2-12 carbon atoms and optionally containing an oxygen atom and/or a nitrogen atom, X1 and X2 are each independently a functional group capable of reacting with a bio-related substance, and L1, L2, L3, L4, L5 and L6 are each independently a divalent spacer.

Abstract: A branched degradable polyethylene glycol derivative with a high molecular weight that does not cause vacuolation of cells is provided. A branched degradable polyethylene glycol derivative represented by the following formula (1), containing, in a molecule, an oligopeptide that is degraded in the cells: wherein k1 and k2 are each independently 1-12, j1 and j2 are each independently 45-950, R is a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1-12 carbon atoms, a substituted aryl group, an aralkyl group or a heteroalkyl group, Z is an oligopeptide that is degraded by enzyme in the cells, X is a functional group capable of reacting with a bio-related substance, and L1 and L2 are each independently a single bond or a divalent spacer.

Abstract: A complex is provided comprising a conjugate in which a polymer having a boronic acid group and a compound having a diol structure are bonded, and a substance that is complexed with the conjugate.

Abstract: A conjugate is provided in which a deferoxamine-type compound, which is at least one compound selected from the group consisting of deferoxamine or an ion or salt thereof, and a derivative thereof, and a biocompatible polymer are conjugated, where the biocompatible polymer contains a first biocompatible polymer chain and a second biocompatible polymer chain that is different from the first biocompatible polymer chain.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to provide antitumor agent including water-soluble sulfasalazine as an active ingredient. Antitumor agents were obtained with, as the water-soluble sulfasalazine, a PEG-modified sulfasalazine represented by the following formula: wherein an average value of n is 4 or larger and 1136 or smaller.

Abstract: An intracellularly degraded branched and degradable polyethylene glycol derivative represented by the following formula (1): wherein each symbol is as defined in the present specification, that is used for modifying bio-related substances is provided by the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a ligand that contains a plurality of groups represented by formula (1) and is capable of multivalently binding to a glutamine transporter expressed in excess in a cancer cell compared to a normal cell.

Abstract: A unit structure-type pharmaceutical composition includes a single nucleic acid, such as an antisense nucleic acid, electrostatically bound to a single block copolymer having a cationic polyamino acid segment and a hydrophilic polymer chain segment. The negative charges of the nucleic acid are counterbalanced, at least substantially, by the positive charges of the cationic polyamino acid segment such that the pharmaceutical composition is electrically neutral or nearly electrically neutral. Further, the nucleic acid is covered with the hydrophilic polymer chain segment. The block copolymer thereby improves the blood retention capability of the nucleic acids.

Abstract: The invention provides a high-molecular-weight polyethylene glycol derivative that does not cause vacuolation of cells. The degradable polyethylene glycol derivative is represented by the following formula (1): wherein m is 1-7, n1 and n2 are each independently 45-682, p is 1-4, R is an alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms, Z is an oligopeptide with 2-8 residues composed of neutral amino acids excluding cysteine, Q is a residue of a compound having 2-5 active hydrogens, X is a functional group capable of reacting with a bio-related substance, and L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5 are each independently a single bond or a divalent spacer.

Abstract: An object to be achieved by the present invention is to provide a technique for enhancing the anticancer effect of ubenimex; in particular, enhancing its anticancer effect on solid cancer. This object can be achieved by a compound containing a chain structure in which a plurality of ubenimex molecules is linked to a chain polymer.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to: a p-boronophenylalanine derivative that comprises a polymer to which a group represented by formula (I) is linked directly or via a linker; a composition containing same; and a kit for producing said derivative and composition.