Abstract: An information obtaining system in a vehicle is provided. The information obtaining system includes a nonvolatile memory built into the vehicle, vehicle information relating to the vehicle being stored in the nonvolatile memory; a portable reader device which is not incorporated into the vehicle and can be carried by a person, the portable reader device being configured to read out the vehicle information from the nonvolatile memory, encrypt the vehicle information, and store the encrypted vehicle information, and being capable of outputting the encrypted vehicle information; and an analyzing device which is not incorporated into the vehicle, the analyzing device being separate from the portable reader device, and configured to decrypt the encrypted vehicle information output from the portable reader device into the vehicle information.

Abstract: An information obtaining system in a vehicle is provided. The information obtaining system includes a nonvolatile memory built into the vehicle, vehicle information relating to the vehicle being stored in the nonvolatile memory; a portable reader device which is not incorporated into the vehicle and can be carried by a person, the portable reader device being configured to read out the vehicle information from the nonvolatile memory, encrypt the vehicle information, and store the encrypted vehicle information, and being capable of outputting the encrypted vehicle information; and an analyzing device which is not incorporated into the vehicle, the analyzing device being separate from the portable reader device, and configured to decrypt the encrypted vehicle information output from the portable reader device into the vehicle information.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel inosose compound represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are both halogen; X.sup.1 is hydrogen and X.sup.2 is halogen; or X.sup.1 is --SQ.sup.1 and X.sup.2 is --SQ.sup.2 (each of Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 is lower alkyl or Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 may form lower alkylene), R.sup.1 is a protective group for hydroxyl and Y is .dbd.O, .dbd.N--Z (Z is hydroxyl which may be protected) or ##STR2## (A is hydrogen or an amine residue), particularly to the compound wherein the symbol Y is oxygen.The inosose compound is useful as intermediates for production of valiolamine and the N-substituted derivatives thereof, which have potent .alpha.-glucosidase inhibiting activities and are useful as preventives or therapeutics for symptoms of hyperglycemia and various diseases derived therefrom in human and animals, such as diabetes, obesity and hyperlipemia.

Abstract: Novel pseudo-aminosugars, or 5-amino-1-hydroxymethyl-1,2,3,4-cyclohexanetetrol, their production and use.These pseudo-aminosugars exhibit excellent .alpha.-glucosidase inhibitory activity and are useful for hyperglycemic symptoms and various disorders caused by hyperglycemia.

Abstract: A novel valiolamine derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## where R stands for hydrogen or .beta.-D-glucopyranosyl group is useful for a starting material of valiolamine which can be converted to more potent .alpha.-glucosidase inhibiting compounds. The valiolamine derivative is obtained by cultivating Streptomyces hygroscopics in a culture medium and recovering the valiolamine derivative produced and accumulated from the culture broth.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel inosose compound represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are both halogen; X.sup.1 is hydrogen and X.sup.2 is halogen; or X.sup.1 is --SQ.sup.1 and X.sup.2 is --SQ.sup.2 (each of Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 is lower alkyl or Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 may form lower alkylene), R.sup.1 is a protective group for hydroxyl and Y is .dbd.O, .dbd.N--Z (Z is hydroxyl which may be protected) or ##STR2## (A is hydrogen or an amine residue), particularly to the compound wherein the symbol Y is oxygen.The inosose compound is useful as intermediates for production of valiolamine and the N-substituted derivatives thereof, which have potent .alpha.-glucosidase inhibiting activities and are useful as preventives or therapeutics for symptoms of hyperglycemia and various diseases derived therefrom in human and animals, such as diabetes, obesity and hyperlipemia.

Abstract: Novel pseudo-aminosugars, or 5-amino-1-hydroxymethyl-1,2,3,4-cyclohexanetetrol, their production and use.These pseudo-aminosugars exhibit excellent .alpha.-glucosidase inhibitory activity and are useful for hyperglycemic symptoms and various disorders caused by hyperglycemia.

Abstract: The novel inosose derivatives ##STR1## wherein Y.sup.1 stands for hydroxyl group and Y.sup.2 stands for hydrogen atom, or Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 are joined to form a bond between carbon and carbon atoms, and R.sup.1 and is a protective group for hydroxyl group, are useful as a starting material for producing valienamine, valiolamine and their N-substituted derivatives.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is a chain hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms optionally substituted by hydroxyl, phenoxy, thienyl, furyl, pyridyl, cyclohexyl or an optionally substituted phenyl group, or a cyclic hydrocarbon group having 3 to 7 carbon atoms optionally substituted by hydroxyl, B is hydrogen or hydroxyl, and their production and use.These compounds exhibit excellent inhibitory activity against .alpha.-glucoside hydrolase, thus are useful for hyperglycemic symptoms and various disorders caused by hyperglycemia.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is a chain hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms optionally substituted by hydroxyl, phenoxy, thienyl, furyl, pyridyl, cyclohexyl or an optionally substituted phenyl group, or a cyclic hydrocarbon group having 3 to 7 carbon atoms optionally substituted by hydroxyl, B is hydrogen or hydroxyl, and their production and use.These compounds exhibit excellent inhibitory activity against .alpha.-glucoside hydrolase, thus are useful for hyperglycemic symptoms and various disorders caused by hyperglycemia.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is a chain hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms optionally substituted by hydroxyl, phenoxy, thienyl, furyl, pyridyl, cyclohexyl or an optionally substituted phenyl group, or a cyclic hydrocarbon group having 3 to 7 carbon atoms optionally substituted by hydroxyl, B is hydrogen or hydroxyl, and their production and use.These compounds exhibit excellent inhibitory activity against .alpha.-glucoside hydrolase, thus are useful for hyperglycemic symptoms and various disorders caused by hyperglycemia.

Abstract: Novel peptide B-52653 having the formula: ##STR1## which is produced by cultivating a microorganism belonging to the genus Streptomyces and being capable of producing B-52653 in a culture medium, whereby B-52653 is elaborated and accumulated in the cultured broth and is recovered.B-52653 is useful as a germicide or disinfectant, and a possibility of the present substance as an antifibrotic agent is suggested.

Abstract: A compound of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein A is hydrogen or a hydroxyl group; B is (1) a group of the formula; ##STR2## (2) a group of the formula; ##STR3## or (3) a group of the formula; ##STR4## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is novel and possesses excellent inhibitory activity against .alpha.-glucoside hydrolase and are useful for hyperglycemic symptoms and various disorders caused by hyperglycemia.

Abstract: Novel peptide B-52653 having the formula: ##STR1## which is produced by cultivating a microorganism belonging to the genus Streptomyces and being capable of producing B-52653 in a culture medium, whereby B-52653 is elaborated and accumulated in the cultured broth and is recovered.B-52653 is useful as a germicide or disinfectant, and a possibility of the present substance as an antifibrotic agent is suggested.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is a chain hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms optionally substituted by hydroxyl, phenoxy, thienyl, furyl, pyridyl, cyclohexyl or an optionally substituted phenyl group; or a cyclic hydrocarbon group having 3 to 7 carbon atoms optionally substituted by hydroxyl, and their production and use.These compounds exhibit excellent inhibitory activity against glucoside hydrolase, thus are useful for hyperglycemic symptoms and various disorders caused by hyperglycemia.

Abstract: The peptide compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## which is useful as a germicide or disinfectant, is produced by reducing a compound of the formula: ##STR2## wherein Y is amino group which may optionally be protected; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or protective group; and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or protective group; and subjecting the reduction product compound to deprotection reaction when required. A compound of the formula: ##STR3## wherein Z is amino group which may optionally be protected; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or protective group; and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or protective group, is a useful as intermediate for production of the first-mentioned compound.

Abstract: Novel 2-methylcephalosporin derivatives and production thereof. These cephalosporin derivatives exhibit excellent antibacterial activities against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, thus being of value as a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for infections observed in man and animals.

Abstract: Novel aminocyclitols, namely the compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is hydroxyl group, a halogen or an acyloxy group; Y is hydrogen or a halogen; and OR.sup.1 is an optionally protected hydroxyl group; and their production.These aminocyclitols are important intermediates for preparing valiolamine having .alpha.-glucosidase inhibitory activity.

Abstract: The peptide compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## which is useful as a germicide or disinfectant, is produced by reducing a compound of the formula: ##STR2## wherein Y is amino group which may optionally be protected; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or protective group; and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or protective group; and subjecting the reduction product compound to deprotection reaction when required. A compound of the formula: ##STR3## wherein Z is amino group which may optionally be protected; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or protective group; and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or protective group, is a useful as intermediate for production of the first-mentioned compound.

Abstract: Novel antibiotics, termed validamycins C, D, E and F, and acid salts thereof, are prepared by cultivating a validamycin-producing strain of microorganism of the genus Streptomyces, and optionally converting the free base to its acid salt. These antibiotics, as well as validoxylamines A and B, are useful for controlling plant diseases, and can be applied to the plants in the form of the cultured broth, filtrate or concentrate thereof, or purified preparation thereof.