Abstract: A sustained-release preparation which comprises a physiologically active peptide of general formula wherein X represents an acyl group; R1, R2 and R4 each represents an aromatic cyclic group; R3 represents a D-amino acid residue or a group of the formula wherein R3? is a heterocyclic group; R5 represents a group of the formula —(CH2)n—R5? wherein n is 2 or 3, and R5? is an amino group which may optionally be substituted, an aromatic cyclic group or an O-glycosyl group; R6 represents a group of the formula —(CH2)n—R6? wherein n is 2 or 3, and R6? is an amino group which may optionally be substituted; R7 represents a D-amino acid residue or an azaglycyl residue; and Q represents hydrogen or a lower alkyl group, or a salt thereof and a biodegradable polymer having a terminal carboxyl group. The sustained-release preparation shows a constant release of the peptide over a long time and is substantially free from an initial burst.

Abstract: Medicinal preparations for treating sex hormone-dependent diseases which comprise a combination of a compound having a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonistic effect or its salt with a compound having a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone antagonistic effect or its salt for administering the compound having a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonistic effect or its salt followed by the compound having a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone antagonistic effect or its salt. By using these preparations, the concentration of a sex hormone (for example, testosterone, LH, FSH, estrogen) can be quickly recovered after the medicable period of a compound having a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone antagonistic effect or its salt or a preparation containing the same (preferably a sustained-release preparation), which makes it possible to definitely determine the drug cessation period in an intermittent treatment.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a sustained-release preparation which comprises a compound having angiotensin II antagonistic activity, its pro-drug or their salt, and a biodegradable polymer, and if necessary, a polyvalent metal, and which is highly stable and active and shows angiotensin II antagonistic activity while maintaining circadian rhythm of blood pressure for a long time.

Abstract: A sustained-release preparation which comprises a physiologically active peptide of general formula wherein X represents an acyl group; R1, R2 and R4 each represents an aromatic cyclic group; R3 represents a D-amino acid residue or a group of the formula wherein R3? is a heterocyclic group; R5 represents a group of the formula —(CH2)n—R5? wherein n is 2 or 3, and R5? is an amino group which may optionally be substituted, an aromatic cyclic group or an O-glycosyl group; R6 represents a group of the formula —(CH2)n—R6? wherein n is 2 or 3, and R6? is an amino group which may optionally be substituted; R7 represents a D-amino acid residue or an azaglycyl residue; and Q represents hydrogen or a lower alkyl group, or a salt thereof and a biodegradable polymer having a terminal carboxyl group. The sustained-release preparation shows a constant release of the peptide over a long time and is substantially free from an initial burst.

Abstract: A vehicle outer handle system includes a handle main body formed from a synthetic resin and having a hollow grip part, and an electrode for detecting a change in capacitance. One end of the handle main body is swingably supported in a door outer panel, and the electrode is housed within the grip part. A grounded electrostatic shield plate is disposed with the grip part outwardly of the electrode, thereby preventing an erroneous determination of a user's intention of opening the door.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a sustained-release preparation which comprises a compound having angiotensin II antagonistic activity, its pro-drug or their salt, and a biodegradable polymer, and if necessary, a polyvalent metal, and which is highly stable and active and shows angiotensin II antagonistic activity with maintaining circadian rhythm of blood pressure for a long time.

Abstract: Medicinal preparations for treating sex hormone-dependent diseases which comprise a combination of a compound having a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonistic effect or its salt with a compound having a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone antagonistic effect or its salt for administering the compound having a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonistic effect or its salt followed by the compound having a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone antagonistic effect or its salt. By using these preparations, the concentration of a sex hormone (for example, testosterone, LH, FSH, estrogen) can be quickly recovered after the medicable period of a compound having a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone antagonistic effect or its salt or a preparation containing the same (preferably a sustained-release preparation), which makes it possible to definitely determine the drug cessation period in an intermittent treatment.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a sustained-release preparation which comprises a compound having angiotensin II antagonistic activity, its pro-drug or their salt, and a biodegradable polymer, and if necessary, a polyvalent metal, and which is highly stable and active and shows angiotensin II antagonistic activity while maintaining circadian rhythm of blood pressure for a long time.

Abstract: A sustained-release preparation containing a physiologically active compound slightly soluble in water, a component obtained by treating with water a polyvalent metal compound slightly soluble in water, and a biodegradable polymer which are improved in the release-control and stabilization of the physiologically active compound slightly soluble in water and can be produced by a process suitable for mass production.

Abstract: A sustained-release preparation which comprises a physiologically active peptide of general formula: wherein X represents an acyl group; R1, R2 and R4 each represents an aromatic cyclic group; R3 represents a D-amino acid residue or a group of the formula: wherein R3′ is a heterocyclic group; R5 represents a group of the formula —(CH2)n—R5′ wherein n is 2 or 3, and R5′ is an amino group which may optionally be substituted, an aromatic cyclic group or an O-glycosyl group; R6 represents a group of the formula —(CH2)n—R6′ wherein n is 2 or 3, and R6′ is an amino group which may optionally be substituted; R7 represents a D-amino acid residue or an azaglycyl residue; and Q represents hydrogen or a lower alkyl group, or a salt thereof and a biodegradable polymer having a terminal carboxyl group.

Abstract: A sustained-release preparation which comprises a physiologically active peptide of general formula 1

Abstract: A sustained-release preparation which comprises a physiologically active peptide of general formula 1

Abstract: A vehicle outer handle system includes a handle main body formed from a synthetic resin and having a hollow grip part, and an electrode for detecting a change in capacitance. One end of the handle main body is swingably supported in a door outer panel, and the electrode is housed within the grip part. A grounded electrostatic shield plate is disposed with the grip part outwardly of the electrode, thereby preventing an erroneous determination of a user's intention of opening the door.

Abstract: A sustained-release preparation which comprises a physiologically active peptide of general formula 1

Abstract: A sustained-release preparation which comprises a physiologically active peptide of general formula ##STR1## wherein X represents an acyl group; R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 each represents an aromatic cyclic group;R.sub.3 represents a D-amino acid residue or a group of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 ' is a heterocyclic group; R.sub.5 represents a group of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --R.sub.5 ' wherein n is 2 or 3, and R.sub.5 ' is an amino group which may optionally be substituted, an aromatic cyclic group or an O-glycosyl group;R.sub.6 represents a group of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --R.sub.6 ' wherein n is 2 or 3, and R.sub.6 ' is an amino group which may optionally be substituted;R.sub.7 represents a D-amino acid residue or an azaglycyl residue; andQ represents hydrogen or a lower alkyl group, or a salt thereof and a biodegradable polymer having a terminal carboxyl group.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a prophylactic/therapeutic composition for the secondary cataract comprising a polypeptide having an inhibitory activity of cell adhesion and a lactic acid-glycolic acid polymer.The composition of the present invention inhibits adhesion and extension of lens epithelial cells onto the posterior lens capsule after extraction of lens and is useful as a prophylactic/therapeutic composition for the secondary cataract in the clinical point of view.

Abstract: A method of producing sustained-release microcapsules containing a biologically active substance from an W/O emulsion comprising an inner aqueous phase containing said biologically active substance and an external oil phase containing a biodegradable polymer, characterized in that microcapsules formed on microencapsulation of said biologically active substance with said biodegradable polymer are heated at a temperature not lower than the glass transition temperature of said biodegradable polymer but not so high as to cause aggregation of the microcapsules. This method enables the production of very useful sustained release microcapsules adapted to release a bologically active substance at a calculated rate over a protracted time period starting immediately following administration without an initial burst within one day following administration.

Abstract: A sustained-release preparation which comprises a physiologically active peptide of general formula ##STR1## wherein X represents an acyl group; R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 each represents an aromatic cyclic group; R.sub.3 represents a D-amino acid residue or a group of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 ' is a heterocyclic group; R.sub.5 represents a group of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --R.sub.5 ' wherein n is 2 or 3, and R.sub.5 ' is an amino group which may optionally be substituted, an aromatic cyclic group or an O-glycosyl group;R.sub.6 represents a group of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --R.sub.6 ' wherein n is 2 or 3, and R.sub.6 ' is an amino group which may optionally be substituted;R.sub.7 represents a D-amino acid residue or an azaglycyl residue; andQ represents hydrogen or a lower alkyl group, or a salt thereof and a biodegradable polymer having a terminal carboxyl group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a matrix for sustained-release preparation comprising an ester formed at a terminal carboxyl group of a straight-chain polyester which essentially consists of an .alpha.-hydroxymonocarboxylic acid. The matrix is stable to light, heat, moisture, coloring etc., and is of low toxicity. The sustained-release preparation produced by using the ester of the present invention offers stable drug release over an extended period of time, ensuring sustained stable effect. Furthermore, the sustained-release preparation does not show excess drug release just after administration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a matrix for sustained-release preparation comprising an ester formed at a terminal carboxyl group of a straight-chain polyester which essentially consists of an .alpha.-hydroxymonocarboxylic acid. The matrix is stable to light, heat, moisture, coloring etc., and is of low toxicity. The sustained-release preparation produced by using the ester of the present invention offers stable drug release over an extended period of time, ensuring sustained stable effect. Furthermore, the sustained-release preparation does not show excess drug release just after administration.