Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the combination of (i) at least two distinct biocompatible nanoparticles and (ii) at least one compound of interest, typically at least one pharmaceutical compound, to be administered to a subject in need of such at least one compound of interest, wherein the at least two distinct biocompatible nanoparticles potentiate the compound(s) of interest efficiency. The at least two biocompatible nanoparticles can be administered sequentially or simultaneously to the subject but are to be administered separately, typically with an interval of between more than about 5 minutes and about 72 hours, from the at least one compound of interest, preferably before the administration of the at least one compound of interest, to said subject. The longest dimension of the at least two biocompatible nanoparticles is typically between about 4 nm and about 500 nm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the combination of (i) at least one biocompatible nanoparticle, said biocompatible nanoparticle comprising at least one oligomer of albumin (n?2) or consisting in an oligomer of albumin, and of (ii) at least one compound of interest, typically at least one pharmaceutical compound, to be administered to a subject in need of such at least one compound of interest, wherein the at least one nanoparticle potentiates the at least one compound of interest efficiency. The longest dimension of the biocompatible nanoparticle is typically between about 4 and about 500 nm. The invention also relates to such a composition for use for administering the at least one compound of interest in a subject in need thereof, wherein the at least one biocompatible nanoparticle and the at least one compound of interest are to be administered in said subject sequentially, typically between more than 5 minutes and about 72 hours one from each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the combination of (i) at least one biocompatible nanoparticle and (ii) at least one carrier comprising at least one pharmaceutical compound, to be administered to a subject in need of such a pharmaceutical compound, wherein the combination of the at least one biocompatible nanoparticle and of the at least one carrier comprising the pharmaceutical compound(s) potentiates the compound(s) of interest efficiency. The longest dimension of the biocompatible nanoparticle is typically between about 4 and about 500 nm and its absolute surface charge value is of at least 10 mV (|10 mV|). The carrier is in addition devoid of any surface sterically stabilizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the combination of (i) at least one biocompatible nanoparticle and (ii) at least one pharmaceutical compound, to be administered to a subject in need of such a pharmaceutical compound, wherein the nanoparticle potentiates the pharmaceutical compound efficiency. The longest dimension of the biocompatible nanoparticle is typically between about 4 and about 500 nm, its absolute surface charge value is of at least 10 mV (|10 mV|), and its Young modulus is less than 100 kPa. The invention also relates to such a composition for use for administering the pharmaceutical compound in a subject in need thereof, wherein the at least one nanoparticle and the at least one pharmaceutical compound are to be administered in the subject between more than 5 minutes and about 72 hours one from each other.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of medicine. The present invention more specifically relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the combination of (i) at least one biocompatible nanoparticle comprising, or consisting in, at least one natural compound which is an inhibitor of a human CYP enzyme, the longest dimension of said nanoparticle being of at least 4 nm and less than 100 nm, and (ii) at least one compound of interest, typically at least one pharmaceutical compound, to be administered to a subject in need of such at least one compound of interest, wherein the combination of the at least one biocompatible nanoparticle and of the at least one compound of interest potentiates the at least one compound of interest's bioavailability.

Abstract: The present application relates to activable nanoparticles which can be used in the health sector, in particular in human health, to disturb, alter or destroy target cells, tissues or organs. It more particularly relates to nanoparticles which can generate a significantly efficient therapeutic effect, when exposed to ionizing radiations. The inventive nanoparticle is a metallic nanoparticle having, as the largest size, a size comprised between about 80 and 105 nm, the metal having preferably an atomic number (Z) of at least 25. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a population of nanoparticles as defined previously, as well as to their uses.

Abstract: The present application relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising biocompatible nanoparticles or nanoparticle aggregates which allows the appropriate delivery of said biocompatible nanoparticles or nanoparticle aggregates to a target site in a subject in need thereof. The composition indeed allows an accumulation of the biocompatible nanoparticles or nanoparticle aggregates it comprises into the targeted tissue of the subject of at least 4 milligram (mg) nanoparticles or nanoparticle aggregates per gram (g) of targeted tissue when at least 0.1 g of the pharmaceutical composition per kilogram (kg) of body weight is injected intravenously (IV) or intraarterially (IA) into said subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the combination of (i) a biocompatible nanoparticle and of (ii) a pharmaceutical compound of interest, to be administered to a subject in need of such a compound of interest, wherein the nanoparticle potentiates the compound of interest efficiency. The longest dimension of the biocompatible nanoparticle is typically between about 4 and about 500 nm, and its absolute surface charge value is of at least 10 mV (|10 mV|). The invention also relates to such a composition for use for administering the compound of interest in a subject in need thereof, wherein the nanoparticle and the compound of interest are to be administered in said subject between more than 5 minutes and about 72 hours one from each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for use in medical diagnostic and patient monitoring, typically in the context of therapy, in particular in the context of oncology to optimize tumor bed local irradiation. It more particularly relates to a biocompatible gel comprising nanoparticle and/or nanoparticles aggregates, wherein i) the density of each nanoparticle and of each nanoparticle aggregate is of at least 7 g/cm3, the nanoparticle or nanoparticles of the aggregate comprising an inorganic material comprising at least one metal element having an atomic number Z of at least 25, more preferably of at least 40, each of said nanoparticle and of said nanoparticle aggregate being covered with a biocompatible coating; ii) the nanoparticles and/or nanoparticle aggregate concentration is of at least about 1% (w/w); and iii) the apparent viscosity at 2 s?1 of the gel comprising nanoparticles and/or nanoparticle aggregates, is between about 0.1 Pa·s and about 1000 Pa·s when measured between 20° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for use in medical diagnosis and patient's monitoring. It more particularly relates to a biocompatible gel comprising nanoparticles and/or nanoparticle aggregates, wherein i) the nanoparticle and/or nanoparticles of the aggregate comprise an inorganic material comprising at least one metal element having an atomic number Z of at least 25, each of said nanoparticle and of said nanoparticle aggregate being covered with a biocompatible coating; ii) the nanoparticles and/or nanoparticle aggregate concentration is of about or less than 0.5% (w/w); and iii) the apparent viscosity at 2 s?1 of the gel comprising nanoparticles and/or nanoparticle aggregates, is between about 0.1 Pa·s and about 1000 Pa·s when measured between 20° C. and 37° C. The composition of the invention typically allows the delineation and visualization of at least 40% of the target biological tissue when said tissue is observed using X-ray imaging equipment.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method of monitoring the membrane permeabilization of liposome and the incidental release of a compound of interest.

Abstract: The present application relates to activable inorganic nanoparticles which can be used in the health sector, in particular in human health, to disturb, alter or destroy target cancerous cells, tissues or organs. It more particularly relates to nanoparticles which can generate a surprisingly efficient therapeutic effect, when concentrated inside the tumor and exposed to ionizing radiations. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a population of nanoparticles as defined previously, as well as to their uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a precipitated silica, pretreated by at least one organosilane hydrophobic compound or one hydrophobic silicone oil, as a reinforcing filler for silicone elastomer, the pretreated silica being incorporated in the silicone elastomer by cold mixing and having the following features: —a BET specific surface ranging from 50 to 450 m2/g, —a water wettability lower than 80, —a sulfur content lower than 0.1% by weight. The invention is directed to the curable silicone elastomer composition thus obtained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel nanoparticles which can be advantageously used in the health sector as diagnostic and/or therapeutic agents. Nanoparticles of the invention comprise a metallic material at least partly covered with an hafnium oxide material or embedded therein. When compared to existing products, these nanoparticles offer a remarkable benefit over risk ratio. Specifically, these nanoparticles potentiate the efficiency of known metallic nanoparticles. Indeed, they retain the metal intrinsic properties and are now in addition safely usable in a mammal, in particular in a human being. The invention also relates to methods for producing said nanoparticles, to compositions containing same, and to uses thereof.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel excitable particles which can be used in the health sector. It more particularly relates to particles which can generate electrons and/or high energy photon when excited by ionizing radiations such as X-Rays, ?-Rays, radioactive isotope and/or electron beams, and to the uses thereof in health, in particular in human health. The inventive particles are made of an inorganic material comprising oxygen, in particular an oxide, said material having an adequate density, and can be activated in vitro, ex vivo, or in vivo, by controllable external excitation, in order to disturb, alter or destroy target cells, tissues or organs. The invention also relates to methods for the production of said particles, and to pharmaceutical or medical device compositions containing same.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method of monitoring the membrane permeabilization of liposome and the incidental release of a compound of interest.

Abstract: The present application relates to thermosensitive liposomes encapsulating nanoparticles which can be used in the health sector, in particular in human health. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions comprising thermosensitive liposomes as defined previously, as well as to their uses.

Abstract: The present application relates to activable nanoparticles which can be used in the health sector, in particular in human health, to disturb, alter or destroy target cells, tissues or organs. It more particularly relates to nanoparticles which can generate a significantly efficient therapeutic effect, when exposed to ionizing radiations. The inventive nanoparticle is a metallic nanoparticle having, as the largest size, a size comprised between about 80 and 105 nm, the metal having preferably an atomic number (Z) of at least 25. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a population of nanoparticles as defined previously, as well as to their uses.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel excitable particles which can be used in the health sector. It more particularly relates to particles which can generate electrons and/or high energy photon when excited by ionizing radiations such as X- Rays, ?-Rays, radioactive isotope and/or electron beams, and to the uses thereof in health, in particular in human health. The inventive particles are made of an inorganic material comprising oxygen, in particular an oxide, said material having an adequate density, and can be activated in vitro, ex vivo, or in vivo, by controllable external excitation, in order to disturb, alter or destroy target cells, tissues or organs. The invention also relates to methods for the production of said particles, and to pharmaceutical or medical device compositions containing same.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a precipitated silica, pretreated by at least one organosilane hydrophobing compound or one hydrophobing silicone oil, as a reinforcing filler for silicone elastomer, the said pretreated silica being incorporated in the silicone elastomer by cold mixing and having the following features: —a BET specific surface ranging from 50 to 450 m2/g, —a water wettability lower than 80, —a sulfur content lower than 0.1% by weight. The invention is directed to the curable silicone elastomer composition thus obtained.