Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel ascochlorin derivative which activates adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK), and is useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases or conditions that involve AMPK dysregulation. The present invention provides a compound presented by formula I, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula Ia wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by the formula (1): wherein R1, R2 and R5 are each independently selected from a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl is substituted with a halogen atom and the like; R3 and R4 are each independently selected from a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a substituted C1-C6 alkyl group and the like; R6 and R7 are each independently selected from a hydrogen atom and a halogen atom; Z1 and Z2 are each independently selected from a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group and —O(CHR11)OC(?O)R12; Q is a group of the formula: (wherein G1 is C—Y2 or N; a ring A is a benzene ring or a 5- to 6-membered unsaturated heterocycle) a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a prodrug thereof.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide compounds that exhibit strong MEK-inhibiting activity and are stable in vivo and soluble in water, which can be used as preventive or therapeutic agents for proliferative diseases. The compounds of the present invention and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are represented by the following formula (1): [where R1, R2, R3, R4, and X are the same as defined in the present patent application].

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula Ia wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel class of compounds that have the activity of inhibiting HSP90 enzyme and are useful as anti-cancer agents or such, and compounds that are useful as synthetic intermediates thereof. Specifically, the present invention provides compounds represented by the following formula (1), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, L1, L2, and L3 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a compound represented by the formula (1): [wherein Ar is an arylene group to be attached selected from the following formula (2): (wherein * represents a binding site to a nitrogen atom and ** represents a binding site to T); T represents —(O)n—R; R represents a C1-C6 alkyl group or the like; n represents 0 or 1; X represents O or the like; R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from a hydrogen atom or C1-C3 alkyl; or R2 and R3 may join together with an urea structure containing the nitrogen atoms to which they bind to form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle; Y represents CH or N], or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a prodrug thereof and a pharmaceutical composition containing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula I wherein B signifies a 9-purinyl residue B1 of formula or a 1-pyrimidyl residue B2 of formula wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; for the treatment of diseases mediated by the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), for the preparation of a medicament for such treatment and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: A compound of the present invention, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is indicated by formula (1) below: wherein, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, Q, R8, and R9 have the same meanings as R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, Q, R8, and R9 in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula Ia wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: A cyclohexane derivative having the function of reducing a blood sugar level and having preferable properties required of medicines, such as long-lasting drug activity, metabolic stability, and safety; and a medicinal composition for use in the prevention or treatment of diseases attributable to hyperglycemia, such as diabetes, e.g., insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (type 1 diabetes) or noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type 2 diabetes), complications of diabetes, and obesity.

Abstract: A drug is provided that is useful as a preventive or therapeutic for cancer as a result of having superior PI3K inhibitory effects as well as superior stability in the body and water-solubility. A compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, represented by formula (I): [wherein, X represents a single bond, etc.; Y represents a single bond, etc. (provided that X and Y are not simultaneously single bonds); Z represents a hydrogen atom, etc.; m represents an integer of 1 or 2; and R1 represents a cyclic substituent].

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula Ia wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which inhibit HCV polymerase and are useful for treating a patient suffering from a HCV infection and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide compounds that exhibit strong MEK-inhibiting activity and are stable in vivo and soluble in water, which can be used as preventive or therapeutic agents for proliferative diseases. The compounds of the present invention and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are represented by the following formula (1): [where R1, R2, R3, R4, and X are the same as defined in the present patent application].

Abstract: It is intended to provide a compound represented by the formula (1): [wherein Ar is an arylene group to be attached selected from the following formula (2): (wherein * represents a binding site to a nitrogen atom and ** represents a binding site to T); T represents —(O)n—R; R represents a C1-C6 alkyl group or the like; n represents 0 or 1; X represents O or the like; R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from a hydrogen atom or C1-C3 alkyl; or R2 and R3 may join together with an urea structure containing the nitrogen atoms to which they bind to form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle; Y represents CH or N], or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a prodrug thereof and a pharmaceutical composition containing the same.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide compounds that exhibit strong MEK-inhibiting activity and are stable in vivo and soluble in water, which can be used as preventive or therapeutic agents for proliferative diseases. The compounds of the present invention and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are represented by the following formula (1): [where R1, R2, R3, R4, and X are the same as defined in the present patent application].

Abstract: A drug is provided that is useful as a preventive or therapeutic for cancer as a result of having superior PI3K inhibitory effects as well as superior stability in the body and water-solubility. A compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, represented by formula (I): [wherein, X represents a single bond, etc.; Y represents a single bond, etc. (provided that X and Y are not simultaneously single bonds); Z represents a hydrogen atom, etc.; m represents an integer of 1 or 2; and R1 represents a cyclic substituent].

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel class of compounds that have the activity of inhibiting HSP90 enzyme and are useful as anti-cancer agents or such, and compounds that are useful as synthetic intermediates thereof. Specifically, the present invention provides compounds represented by the following formula (1), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, L1, L2, and L3 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula Ia wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula Ia wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.