Abstract: A phosphonic acid derivative which is useful for medically treating hyperlipemia, represented by the following general formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR1## Representative example of the compound according to the present invention is one represented by the following formula: ##STR2##

Abstract: A benzene, pyridine or pyrimidine derivative having the below shown formula is novel and useful as an anti-arteriosclerotic agent. ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 stands for a lower alkyl group, an amino group which may be substituted, or the like; R.sup.2 stands for a group represented by the formula: ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.16 stands for an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or the like) or the like; R.sup.3 stands for a group represented by the formula: --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --Y (Y stands for an imidazolyl or piperazinyl group, or the like and m is 1 to 6) or the like; R.sup.5 stands for a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, or the like; A stands for a group represented by the formula: ##STR3## (wherein R.sup.6 stands for a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, or the like), --N.dbd., or the like; and B stands for a group represented by the formula: ##STR4## (wherein R.sup.4 stands for a hydrogen or the like), --N.dbd., or the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel benzene derivative useful as a preventive and medically treating medicine for arteriosclerosis, and a cholesterol O-acyl transferase inhibitor comprising the benzene derivative as an active ingredient.The benzene derivative according to the present invention is represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a carboxyl group which may be protected or a group represented by the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.5 represents a lower alkyl group or a hydroxyalkyl group and R.sup.6 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group; R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or the like; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represent a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group; and p is an integer of 1 to 6.

Abstract: The present invention provides a phosphorus-containing isoprenoid derivative represented by the following general formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, which is useful as a preventive and therapeutic agent for diseases for which a squalene synthetase inhibiting action is efficacious: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represent a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group, an aryl group which may be substituted, an arylalkyl group in which the aryl group may be substituted, or a heteroaryl or heteroarylalkyl group: R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represent a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or an alkali metal; Y represents a group represented by the formula: ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each represent a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or an alkali metal or a group represented by the formula: --CO.sub.2 R.sup.7 (wherein R.sup.7 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or an alkali metal); Z represents a group represented by the Formula: --(CH.

Abstract: Novel hydantoin derivatives and salts thereof, the process for the preparation thereof, and medicines containing the same, wherein the hydantoin derivatives are represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 and X.sub.2, which may be the same or different, mean independently hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group; Y means oxygen atom or sulfur atom, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, mean independently hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or phenyl group, or the both may form a ring with a carbon atom which is combined with them, excluding the case wherein both R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen atom at the same time, and n means an integer of 0 or 1. The novel hydantoin derivatives and salts thereof have excellent effects for the treatment of the complications of the diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: Hydantoin derivatives and salts thereof, the process for the preparation thereof, and medicines containing the same, wherein the hydantoin derivatives are represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined hereinbelow. The hydantoin derivatives and salts thereof have excellent effects for the treamtment of the complications of the diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: Novel hydantoin derivatives and salts thereof, the process for the preparation thereof, and medicines containing the same, wherein the hydantoin derivatives are represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 and X.sub.2, which may be the same or different, independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group; Y represents an oxygen atom or sulfur atom, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, independently represent a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or phenyl group, or both may form a ring with carbon atoms, excluding the case wherein both R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen atom, and n represents 0 or 1. The novel hydantoin derivatives and salts thereof have excellent effects for the treatment of the complications of diabetes mellitus.