Abstract: The present invention discloses amino acid sequences and nucleic acid sequences relating to a Streptococcus Pneumoniae surface associated Pneumo Protective Protein (PPP) having a molecular weight of about 20 kilo Daltons (kDa). The PPP exhibits the ability to reduce colonization of pneumococcal bacteria. Thus the present invention also pertains to compositions for the treatment and prophylaxis of infection or inflammation associated with bacterial infection.

Abstract: Modified Morbilliviruses having at least one mutation in the region corresponding to amino acids 112-134 of the measles virus V protein are described, wherein one or both of amino acids 113 or 114 is mutated. Such modified Morbilliviruses exhibit reduced repression of gene expression. Additional mutations or deletions in other regions of the genome may be included, including in the carboxy-terminal region.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a LH antagonist or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is useful for deferring the onset of menopause.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds, novel compositions, methods of their use, and methods of their manufacture, where such compounds are pharmacologically useful inhibitors of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases (PTPase's) such as PTP1B, CD45, SHP-1, SHP-2, PTP&agr;, LAR and HePTP or the like. The compounds are useful in the treatment of type I diabetes, type II diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, obesity, immune dysfunctions including autoimmunity diseases with dysfunctions of the coagulation system, allergic diseases including asthma, osteoporosis, proliferative disorders including cancer and psoriasis, diseases with decreased or increased synthesis or effects of growth hormone, diseases with decreased or increased synthesis of hormones or cytokines that regulate the release of/or response to growth hormone, diseases of the brain including Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia, and infectious diseases.

Abstract: 1,2,4-Benzothiadiazine derivatives represented by formula wherein D, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R12, R13, R14, R15 are defined in the description, composition thereof and methods for preparing the compounds are described. The compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system, the cardiovascular system, the pulmonary system, the gastrointestinal system and the endocrinological system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-substituted azaheterocyclic carboxylic acids and esters thereof in which a substituted alkyl chain forms part of the N-substituent or salts thereof, to methods for their preparation, to compositions containing them, and to their use for the clinical treatment of painful, hyperalgesic and/or inflammatory conditions in which C-fibers play a pathophysiological role by eliciting neurogenic pain or inflammation.

Abstract: A new salt of (2R,3R,4R)-3,4-dihydroxy-2-hyroxymethylpyrrolidine is disclosed. Specifically, (2R,3R,4R-3,4-dihydroxy-2-hydroxymethylpyrrolidine, 2-naphthalenesulfonate is disclosed, as well as its preparation and use for treating and preventing diabetes and obesity and for regulating appetite. This salt is characterized as having a high melting point and low hygroscopicity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fused 1,4-thiazine-2-carbonitrile derivatives, compositions thereof and methods for preparing the compounds. The compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system, the cardiovascular system, the pulmonary system, the gastrointestinal system and the endocrinological system.

Abstract: 1,2,4-Thiadiazine and 1,4-thiazine derivates represented by formula (I): wherein A, B, D, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined in the description, compositions thereof and methods for preparing the compounds are described. The compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system, the cardiovascular system, the pulmonary system, the gastrointestinal system and the endocrinological system.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds of Formula 1, compositions containing these compounds, methods of their use, and methods of their manufacture, where such compounds are pharmacologically useful inhibitors of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases (PTPase's) such as PTP1B, CD45, SHP-1, SHP-2, PTP&agr;, LAR and HePTP or the like, wherein A, R1, R2, R3, R4, R16 and R17 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The compounds are N-substituted azaheterocyclic compounds of formula I wherein R1 and R2 independently are hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, C1-6-alkyl or C1-6-alkoxy; and Y is >N—CH2— wherein only the underscored atom participates in the ring system; and X is —C(R6R7)—, —CH2CH2—, —CH═CH—CH2—, —CH2—CH═CH—, —CH2—(C═O)—, —(C═O)—CH2—, —CH2CH2CH2—, —CH═CH—, CH(R10)CH2—, —CH2CH(R10) or —(C═O)— wherein R6 and R7 independently are hydrogen or C1-6-alkyl and wherein R10 is C1-6-alkyl or phenyl; and r is 0, 1 or 2; and Z is selected from wherein A is —CH2—, —O—, —S— or —N(R5)— wherein R5 is H or C1-6-alkyl; and R3 is —(CH2)pCOR4 wherein p is 1, 2, 3 or 4 and R4 is OH, NH2, NHOH or C1-6-alkoxy; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt th

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, A, X, T, Q, Z, U, Y, Ar, p and n are as defined in the specification. These compounds are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions mediated by nuclear receptors, in particular the Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors (PPAR).

Abstract: Modified release formulations with zero-order drug release containing (R)-1-(3-(10,11-Dihydro-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-1-propyl)-3-piperidinecarboxylic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, dispersed in a polymeric matrix having at least one release rate controlling polymer are useful in treating disorders related to both neurogenic inflammation and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-substituted azaheterocyclic compounds of the general formula wherein X, Z, R1, R2 and r are as defined in the detailed part of the present description, or salts thereof, to methods for their preparation, to compositions containing them, and to their use for the clinical treatment of painful, hyperalgesic and/or inflammatory conditions in which C-fibers play a pathophysiological role by eliciting neurogenic pain or inflammation, as well as their use for treatment of indications caused by or related to the secretion and circulation of insulin antagonising peptides, e.g. non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) and ageing-associated obesity.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) as factor VII-tissue factor inhibitors as well as novel benzoxazin derivatives are disclosed, wherein R1, R2, R3, X and Y are as defined in the specification. These compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, have been shown to be inhibitors of factor VIIa-tissue factor activity and have anticoagulant properties. These compounds are useful for treating deficiencies of blood clotting factors or the effects of inhibitors to blood clotting factors. Methods for inhibiting clotting activity are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds of Formula 1 or Formula 2 and compositions thereof, methods of their use, and methods of their manufacture, wherein X, Y, Z, W, R1, R2 and R3 are defined more fully in the description. These compounds are useful in the treatment of type I diabetes, type II diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, obesity, and a number of other diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-substituted azaheterocyclic carboxylic acids and esters thereof in which a substituted alkyl chain forms part of the N-substituent or salts thereof, to methods for their preparation, to compositions containing them, and to their use for the clinical treatment of painful, hyperalgesic and/or inflammatory conditions in which C-fibers play a pathophysiological role by eliciting neurogenic pain or inflammation.

Abstract: An enzyme exhibiting polygalacturonase activity, which enzyme is immunologically reactive with an antibody raised against a purified polygalacturonase derived from Aspergillus aculeatus, CBS 101.43. The enzyme may be produced by recombinant DNA techniques and may be used for degradation of plant cell walls, for instance in the wine and juice production.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a somatostatin receptor ligand of nonpeptide origin, e.g. of the general formula Ia or Ib ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which has high and/or selective affinity to the somatostatin receptor protein designated SSTR4 and, for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of a disease associated with an adverse condition in the retina and/or iris-ciliary body of a mammal. Such conditions are high intraocular pressure (IOP) and/or deep ocular infections. The diseases which may be treated are e.g. glaucoma, stromal keratitis, iritis, retinitis, cataract and conjunctivitis.

Abstract: An immobilized enzyme preparation for use in an organic medium essentially devoid of free water is prepared using a fluidized bed. An enzyme-containing liquid medium is contacted with a particulate porous carrier which preferably has a particle size of 200-1000 .mu.m and a surface area of 20-1000 m.sup.2 /g, and volatile components of the liquid medium are removed to fix or adsorb the enzyme on the carrier. The carrier may have a hydrophilic surface and an amount of liquid medium is used to prevent agglomeration of the carrier. The enzyme can be adsorbed on a carrier having a hydrophobic surface, and the addition of a hygroscopic substance suppresses agglomeration of the carrier by absorbing excess liquid. The hygroscopic substance may be removed during the removal of volatile components.