Abstract: The present invention provides a JNK inhibitor comprising, as an active ingredient, an indazole derivative represented by Formula (I) [wherein R1 represents substituted or unsubstituted aryl or the like and R2 represents a hydrogen atom, NR3R4 (wherein R3 and R4 may be the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkanoyl or the like), carboxy, lower alkenyl or the like] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides tricyclic compounds which are useful for the treatment of pollakiuria and urinary incontinence and which are represented by general formula (I): (wherein R1 represents hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, etc.; X1—X2—X3 represents CR5═CR6—CR7═CR8 (wherein R5, R6, R7 and R8, which may be the same or different, each represents hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, hydroxy, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkoxy, etc.), N(O)m═CR5—CR6═CR7 (wherein R5, R6 and R7 have the same significances as defined above, and m represents 0 or 1), S—CR7═CR8 (wherein R7 and R8 have the same significances as defined above), etc.

Abstract: A phenylpiperidine derivative or pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X represents CH or N; Y--Z represents CH.sub.2 --O, CH.sub.2 --S, CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2, CH.dbd.CH or CONR.sup.5 (wherein R.sup.5 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl); R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, halogen, lower alkoxy or trifluoromethyl; and R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and each represents hydrogen, lower alkyl or QR.sup.6 (wherein Q represents a single bond or lower alkylene, and R.sup.6 represents hydroxy, lower alkoxyalkoxy, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, nitro, halogen, lower alkanoyloxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, lower alkanoyl or carboxyl).The present invention provides novel phenylpiperidine derivatives useful as analgesics.

Abstract: An HCV antibody contained in a specimen is measured by an immunoassay method by utilizing the specific binding affinity of a hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody to an antigenic peptide having the amino acid sequence represented by the following formula (1) or (2):Leu-Ser-Gly-Arg-Pro-Ala-Ile-Val-Pro-Asp-Arg-Glu-Val-Leu-Tyr-Gln-Glu-Phe-Asp -Glu . . . (SEQ ID NO: 1)Val-Asn-Gln-Arg-Ala-Val-Val-Ala-Pro-Asp-Lys-Glu-Val-Leu-Tyr-Glu-Ala-Phe-Asp -Glu . . . (SEQ ID NO: 2)According to the above method, it is possible to determine the serotype of the specimen simply and accurately, while suppressing a cross reaction or a non-specific reaction. As a result, it is also possible to preliminarily predict the effect of interferon treatment in an accurate manner, and to simply observe the course of the curing or treatment for hepatitis C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tricyclic compound represented by formula (I): ##STR1## where X.sup.1 -X.sup.2 represents CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH, CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.N or S--CH.dbd.CH;Y--Z represents CH.sub.2 --O or CH.sub.2 --S; thenL--M represents C.dbd.CR.sup.9 (in which R.sup.9 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl) or CH--CR.sup.10 R.sup.11 (in which each of R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 independently represents hydrogen or lower alkyl);W represents NR.sup.4 (in which R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl) or O;each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halogen, nitro, amino or mono or di-lower alkyl-substituted amino;R.sup.5 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl;each of R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently represents hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy;provided that when Y--Z represents CH.dbd.CH or CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2, then L--M represents C.dbd.CR.sup.9 (in which R.sup.9 has the same meaning as defined above),or CH--CR.sup.10a R.sup.11a (in which each of R.sup.

Abstract: A tricyclic compound represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## exhibits antagonism to angiotensin II receptors.

Abstract: A tricyclic compound represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen or lower alkyl; A represents cyano, carboxyl, tetrazolyl, cyano-substituted phenyl, carboxyl-substituted phenyl or tetrazolyl-substituted phenyl; V represents --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --(wherein m is an integer of 0 to 2); W represents ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently represent hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, halogenated lower alkyl, hydroxy, lower alkoxy, amino, lower alkylamino, carboxyl or lower alkoxycarbonyl; and Q.sup.1 --Q.sup.2 --Q.sup.3 --Q.sup.4 represents N.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH; X.sup.1 --X.sup.2 --X.sup.3 represents CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH, S--CH.dbd.CH or CH.dbd.CH--S; Y represents a single bond, CH.sub.2, O, S, CH.sub.2 O, OCH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 S, SCH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 or CH.dbd.CH; and Z.sup.1 --Z.sup.2 represents C.dbd.CH, CH--CH.sub.2 or CH--CH(COOH)-- or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tricyclic compound represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently represents hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkoxy, C1-6 alkylthio, amino, C1-6 alkylamino, halogenated C1-6 alkyl, halogenated C1-6 alkoxy, halogen, nitro, cyano, carboxy, C1-6 alkoxycarbonyl, hydroxymethyl, CR.sup.9 R.sup.10 CO.sub.2 R.sup.11 (wherein each of R.sup.9, R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 independently represents hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl) or CONR.sup.12 R.sup.13 (wherein each of R.sup.12 and R.sup.13 independently represents hydrogen or C1-6-alkyl); R.sup.5 represents hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; each of R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently represents hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, hydroxy, C1-6 alkoxy, C1-6 alkanoyloxy, C1-6 alkylthio, thiocyanato or halogen; X represents CH or N; Y.sup.1 -Y.sup.2 represents CH.sub.2 -O, CH.sub.2 -S(O).sub.n, (wherein n represents 0, 1, or 2), CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2, CH.dbd.CH or CON(R.sup.14) (wherein R.sup.

Abstract: A tricyclic compound represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen or lower alkyl; A represents cyano, carboxyl, tetrazolyl, cyano-substituted phenyl, carboxyl-substituted phenyl or tetrazolyl-substituted phenyl; V represents --(CH.sub.2).sub.m -- wherein m is an integer of 0 to 2; W represents ##STR2## and Q.sup.1 --Q.sup.2 --Q.sup.3 --Q.sup.4 represents N.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH, CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH or CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2, ##STR3## and Q represents N or CH; X.sup.1 --X.sup.2 --X.sup.3 represents CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH, S--CH.dbd.CH or CH.dbd.CH--S; Y represents CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 ; and Z.sup.1 --Z.sup.2 represents N--(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- wherein n is an integer of 1 to 3 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tricyclic compound represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently represents hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkoxy, C1-6 alkylthio, amino, C1-6 alkylamino, halogenated C1-6 alkyl, halogenated C1-6 alkoxy, halogen, nitro, cyano, carboxy, C1-6 alkoxycarbonyl, hydroxymethyl, CR.sup.9 R.sup.10 CO.sub.2 R.sup.11 (wherein each of R.sup.9, R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 independently represents hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl) or CONR.sup.12 R.sup.13 (wherein each of R.sup.12 and R.sup.13 independently represents hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl); R.sup.5 represents hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; each of R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently represents hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, hydroxy, C1-6 alkoxy, C1-6 alkanoyloxy, C1-6 alkylthio, thiocyanato or halogen; X represents CH or N; Y.sup.1 -Y.sup.2 represents CH.sub.2 --O, CH.sub.2 --(O).sub.n, (wherein n represents 0, 1, or 2), CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2, CH.dbd.CH or CON(R.sup.14) (wherein R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention provides Indole derivatives represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently represent hydrogen or lower alkyl;R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl or cycloalkyl;R.sup.5 represents hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkenyl,--CHR.sup.7 R.sup.8 where R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently represent hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m OR.sup.9 (wherein m is an integer of 1-3 and R.sup.9 is lower alkyl), substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted pyridyl, substituted or unsubstituted furyl, or substituted or unsubstituted thienyl], ##STR2## (wherein Y is CH.sub.2, O, S, CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2, CH.dbd.CH, CH.sub.2 --O or CH.sub.2 --S); R.sup.

Abstract: A peptide having immunoreactivity with an antibody specific to a hepatitis B virus, containing one of the following amino acid sequences:(1) Asp-Cys-Val-Phe-Lys-Asp-Trp-Glu-Glu-Leu-Gly-Glu-Glu-Ile-Arg-Leu-Lys-Val-Ph e-Val-Leu-Gly-Gly-Cys,(2) Asp-Cys-Val-Phe-Lys-Asp-Trp-Glu-Glu-Leu-Gly-Glu-Glu-Ile-Arg-Leu-Met-Ile-Ph e-Val-Leu-Gly-Gly-Cys or(3) Asp-Cys-Leu-Phe-Lys-Asp-Trp-Glu-Glu-Leu-Gly-Glu-Glu-Ile-Arg-Leu-Lys-Val-Ph e-Val-Leu-Gly-Gly-Cys.

Abstract: Novel dibenz[b,e]oxepin derivatives are employed in the treatment and control of allergic conditions such as allergic asthma and also employed in the treatment of inflammation.

Abstract: A method of effecting an immunoassay using affinity chromatography which a sample is injected into a reusable column charged with antibody applied on a solid support, an eluent is injected into the column to elute antigen bound with the antibody on the solid support, and an amount of eluted antigen is measured. In order to mitigate the influence of carry-overs of successive samples, blank values are corrected such that they include the carry-overs of previously measured samples, while elution time periods are kept constant. In one embodiment, the elution time periods are corrected such that blank values for respective samples are made constant.

Abstract: A measurement method of peroxidase activity is based on reaction of o-phenylenediamine and hydrogen peroxide in the presence of peroxidase. This method includes preparing and storing a first reagent containing o-phenylenediamine and having a first pH value higher than a second pH value at which the reaction is conducted, and preparing and storing a second reagent having a buffering capability larger than the first reagent. At the time of measurement, the stored first and second reagents are mixed together with a sample containing peroxidase, and a predetermined amount of hydrogen peroxide to provide a reaction mixture having the second pH value. The reaction is conducted in the reaction mixture, thereby producing 2,2'-diamino-azobenzene, and the absorbance increase at the maximum absorption wavelength of the produced 2,2'-diamino-azobenzene is measured.

Abstract: A novel [1] benzepino[3,4-b]pyridine derivative having antiulcer activity is represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a halogenated alkyl group, an alkoxy group or a halogen atom; R.sup.2 represents ##STR2## wherein Y represents an amino group, a substituted amino group, a heterocyclic group or a substituted heterocyclic group; Z represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an acyl group; and m is an integer of 1-3, ##STR3## wherein Z' represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; Y has the same meaning as defined above, and n is 0, 1 or 2; or ##STR4## wherein Z and n have the same meanings as defined above; X represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom. Also disclosed are pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts of the compound represented by the formula (I).