Abstract:
A compound having the formula (I) or (II) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or an organic residue bonded via a carbon atom, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or a N-protecting group, --COR.sup.3 is an optionally esterified or amidated carboxyl group, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same or different and respectively a hydrogen atom or an acyl group or a chain or alicyclic hydrocarbon group optionally having an aryl substituent, R.sup.6 is NOH or O, n is an integer of 0 to 3, or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together with the adjacent nitrogen atom may form a ring or an optionally substituted benzylidene amino group, which is useful therapeutics of brain dysfunction.
Abstract:
In a V-type internal combustion engine having a pair of upwardly diverging cylinder banks and an auxiliary unit disposed at an upper portion in a space defined between the cylinder banks, a suction arrangement includes intake ports provided at an inner side of the respective cylinder banks, inclined inwardly by a predetermined angle with respect to respective clyinder axes, and extending upwardly in a generally vertical direction so as not to interfere with the auxiliary unit, and cylinder communicating portions connected to upper portions of the intake ports in communication with the respective cylinders to permit the introduction of the intake gas thereto.
Abstract:
The compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, amino, isonitrile or an organic residue bonded through nitrogen; R.sup.2 is carboxy or a group derivable therefrom; X is hydrogen, methoxy, formylamino, alkyl which may be substituted, alkylthio in which the sulfur atom may be oxidized or azido, or forms a double bond together with the adjacent carbon atom; provided that when R.sup.1 is acetylamino or amino and X is hydrogen, R.sup.2 is not para-nitrobenzyloxycarbonyl or benzhydryloxycarbonyl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, exhibit excellent antimicrobial activity, and are utilized as antimicrobial agents.
Abstract:
A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 stands for hydrogen or formylamino, R.sup.2 is a residue of amino acid selected from the group consisting of serine and alanine, or a peptide of at least one of these amino acids, or hydrogen, R.sup.3 stands for --NH--C(.dbd.NH)--NH.sub.2 or --CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2, or its salt, which can be produced by cultivating a microorganism belonging to the genus Xanthomonas, is useful as a therapeutic agent against infectious disease caused by bacteria.
Abstract:
A novel antibiotic B-98891, which is produced by culturing a strain of microorganisms belonging to the genus Streptomyces, shows remarkable combatting effect against microorganisms causing plant diseases. Compositions containing the antibiotic are useful for controlling diseases in plants with less undesirable side effects.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a data communication apparatus for non-contact data communication using electromagnetic induction. At least a portion of a conductor 5a of the loop coil antenna (5) of the data communication apparatus, adapted for non-contact data communication, exploiting electromagnetic induction, is arranged for extending along the lateral side of an enclosure (2a) for equalizing the sensitivity of the loop coil antenna (5) across both major surfaces of the enclosure (2a).
Abstract:
Disclosed are (1) a structurally novel 6,9-hemiacetal- erythromycin derivative having a hydroxyl group at at least one of the 14- and 15-positions br a salt thereof, which has an excellent gastrointestinal function promoting effect and is low in toxicity; (2) a process for preparing a 6,9-hemiacetal-erythromycin derivative having a hydroxyl group at at least one of the 14- and 15-positions or a salt thereof, which comprises reacting a 6,9-hemiacetal-erythromycin derivative or a salt thereof with an organism-derived oxidase; and (3) a gastrointestinal function promoting agent containing a 6,9-hemiacetal-erythromycin derivative having a hydroxyl group at at least one of the 14- and 15-positions or a salt thereof.
Abstract:
Disclosed are (1) a structurally novel 6,9-hemiacetal-erythromycin derivative having a hydroxyl group at at least one of the 14- and 15-positions or a salt thereof, which has an excellent gastrointestinal function promoting effect and is low in toxicity; (2) a process for preparing a 6,9-hemiacetal-erythromycin derivative having a hydroxyl group at at least one of the 14- and 15-positions or a salt thereof, which comprises reacting a 6,9-hemiacetal-erythromycin derivative or a salt thereof with an organism-derived oxidase; and (3) a gastrointestinal function promoting agent containing a 6,9-hemiacetal-erythromycin derivative having a hydroxyl group at at least one of the 14- and 15-positions or a salt thereof.
Abstract:
Novel antibiotics TAN-1057 represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein, the absolute configuration at (A) is R or S; R.sub.1 is hydrogen and both R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 taken together form a chemical bond, or R.sub.3 is hydrogen and both R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together form a chemical bond; were produced by microorganisms belonging to the genus Flexibacter. TAN-1057 strongly inhibit the growth of pathogenic microorganisms and malignant tumors, thus being useful as therapeutic agents of infectious diseases or antitumor agents.
Abstract:
The iron-containing biologically active peptide TAN-866 produced by microorganisms belonging to the genus Pseudomonas and its iron free compounds have antibacterial activity mainly against gram-negative bacteria. These peptides can be used as a therepeutic agent for bacterial infections in mammals, domestic fowl, etc., caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Further, TAN-866 and its deacyl compounds are also promising as the starting materials and intermediates for the synthesis of novel products.