Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having an excellent corticotrophin-releasing-factor receptor antagonistic activity. That is, it provides a compound represented by the following formula, a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof or hydrates thereof. Wherein A, B and D are the same as or different from each other and each represents a group represented by the formula —(CR1R2)m— (wherein R1 and R2 are the same as or different from each other and each represents a C1-6 alkyl group etc.), —NR3— (wherein R3 represetns hydrogen etc.) etc.; E and G are the same as or different from each other and each represents a group represented by the formula —(CR6R7)p— (wherein R6 and R7 are the same as or different from each other and each represents hydrogen etc.; and p represents an integer of 0, 1 or 2); J represents a carbon atom or nitrogen atom, each substituted with C1-6 alkyl group optionally substituted with a halogen atom, etc.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula: 1

Abstract: Compounds represented by the general formula: 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having an excellent corticotrophin-releasing-factor receptor antagonistic activity. That is, it provides a compound represented by the following formula or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Described is a heterocycle-containing carboxylic acid derivative represented by the following formula (I): 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 —CR6═CR7— in which R6 and R7 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: Described is a heterocycle-containing carboxylic acid derivative represented by the following formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having an excellent corticotrophin-releasing-factor receptor antagonistic activity. That is, it provides a compound represented by the following formula, a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof or hydrates thereof.

Abstract: Described is a heterocycle-containing carboxylic acid derivative represented by the following formula (I): 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 —CR6═CR7— in which R6 and R7 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: Described is a heterocycle-containing carboxylic acid derivative represented by the following formula (I): 1

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—(CR3═CR2)n—COOR1  (1-I) Compounds represented by the general formula (2-I) or physiologically acceptable salts thereof: 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: {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: [wherein Rk (k: 1 to 8) is hydrogen, halogeno, optionally substituted lower alkyl or the like, with either of R7 and R8 being a group represented by the formula: (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: Described is a heterocycle-containing carboxylic acid derivative represented by the following formula (I): 1

Abstract: Described is a heterocycle-containing carboxylic acid derivative represented by the following formula (I): 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 —CR6═CR7— in which R6 and R7 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: Mono- or polyenic carboxylic acid derived compounds of the formula (1-I) or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof: Z—(CR3═CR2)n—COOR1  (1-I) wherein R1 is hydrogen or a carboxyl-protecting group; R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen, halogen, linear lower alkyl, branched lower alkyl linear lower alkoxy, branched lower alkoxy or aryl, m is 1 to 3 and Z is a group or their salts have the potent ability to bind to retinoic acid receptors thus useful in treating psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.

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: 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: 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.