Abstract: Disclosed is an agent for prevention or treatment of iron overload disorders, comprising 22?-methoxyolean-12-ene-3?,24(4?)-diol or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A triterpene derivative useful for the treatment of hepatic disorders is disclosed. This compound comprises as an active ingredient a triterpene derivative represented by the following formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein R1 represents a hydroxyl group, arylmethyloxy, lower alkoxy, or lower alkanoyloxy, R2 represents lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, —CH2OR5, formyl, —COOR6, or —CH2N(R7)R8, or R1 and R2 may combine with each other to form —O—C(R9)R10—O—CH2—, R3 and R4, which may be the same or different, represent a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, aryl, hydroxymethyl, —N(R11)R12, formyl, —COOR6, or —OR13, or R3 and R4 may combine with each other to form oxo, hydroxyimino, or alkylidene and X represents O, CH2, or NH.

Abstract: A triterpene derivative useful for the treatment of hepatic disorders is disclosed.

Abstract: A triterpene derivative useful for the treatment of hepatic disorders is disclosed. This compound comprises as an active ingredient a triterpene derivative represented by the following formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein R1 represents a hydroxyl group, arylmethyloxy, lower alkoxy, or lower alkanoyloxy, R2 represents lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, —CH2OR5, formyl, —COOR6, or —CH2N(R7)R8, or R1 and R2 may combine with each other to form —O—C(R9)R10—O—CH2—, R3 and R4, which may be the same or different represent a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, aryl, hydroxymethyl, —N(R11)R12, formyl, —COOR6, or —OR13, or R3 and R4 may combine with each other to form oxo, hydroxyimino, or alkylidene and X represents O, CH2, or NH.

Abstract: A solubilized cosmetic composition containing an ingredient which is difficult to be dissolved in water, an alkyl-modified carboxyvinyl polymer and a hydroxyalkylated cyclodextrin so as to solubilize the ingredient difficult to be dissolved in water and in particular substantially not containing a surfactant.

Abstract: A triterpene derivative useful for the treatment of hepatic disorders is disclosed.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for treating a hepatic disorder, comprising a triterpene derivative represented by the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is disclosed: wherein R1 represents a hydroxyl group, alkoxy, alkylcarbonyloxy, or aralkyloxy; R2 represents alkyl, —CH2OR5, wherein R5 represents a hydrogen atom, alkyl, aralkyl, or alkylcarbonyl, formyl, —COOR6, wherein R6 represents a hydrogen atom or alkyl, or —CH2N(R7)R8; or R1 and R2 combine with each other to form —O—CR9(R10)—OCH2—, wherein R9 and R10, which may be the same or different, represent a hydrogen atom, alkyl, or aryl; R3 and R4, which may be the same or different, represent a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, formyl, —COOR11, wherein R11 represents a hydrogen atom or alkyl, or —OR12, wherein R12 represents alkyl, aralkyl, C1-6 alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, alkenyl, alkenylcarbonyl, or arylalkenylcarbonyl which may be optionally s

Abstract: A triterpene derivative useful for the treatment of hepatic disorders is disclosed. This compound comprises as an active ingredient a triterpene derivative represented by the following formula (IV) or a salt thereof: Y represents a single bond to form a double bond in the ring with Y bonded thereto.

Abstract: An anti-aging cosmetic composition in which is blended an enzymolyzed substance obtained by treating by one or more enzymes an alkali extract of a hypoallergenic rice obtained by treating rice in advance with a proteinase and, preferably, a UV protective agent.

Abstract: The ultraviolet absorbing composition in accordance with the present invention comprises the following ingredients (A) and (B):(A) 4-tert-butyl-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane; and(B) a diester which is liquid at 20.degree. C. and has a structure represented by the following general formula (1):R.sub.1 OOC--(CH.sub.2)n--COOR.sub.2 (1)wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, a hydroxyalkyl group, or a hydroxyalkenyl group each having 1 to 19 carbon atoms, and n is an integer of 0 to 6. In the present invention, crystals of (A) are prevented from depositing by using a diester of (B) togetherwith and an ultraviolet absorbing composition in which (A) can be stably compounded in a high concentration and which exhibits excellent feel of use and safety can be obtained thereby.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition containing (i) a water-soluble polyhydric alcohol having two or more hydroxyl groups and/or a lecithin and (ii) a bivalent metal salt of an organic acid.

Abstract: An oil-in-water type emulsion composition comprising: an amphiphile and a surfactant selected from the substances which can form a gel in an amphiphatic substance-surfactant-water system at a temperature of not lower than ordinary temperatures; oil and water, wherein substantially the total amount of amphiphile and surfactant exist on the boundary surfaces of emulsion particles. The emulsion composition has both the physical properties close to those of an aqueous solution and a creamy feel at the time of use.

Abstract: A preparation for external application to the skin which comprises disodium adenosine triphosphate and tranexamic acid for prevention of skin roughening and skin improvement. The preparation further contains ginseng extract.

Abstract: A transparent composition containing a phospholipid, at least one cationic or nonionic surfactant, an oily component, and water.