Abstract: The subject invention relates to isolated proteins, particularly monoclonal antibodies, which bind to the Nogo-66 receptor. Specifically, these antibodies have the ability to inhibit the binding of the natural ligand of the Nogo-66 receptor and neutralize the Nogo-66 receptor. These antibodies or portions thereof of the invention are useful for detecting NgR and for inhibiting NgR activity, for example in a human suffering from a disorder in which NgR or Nogo-66 activity is detrimental.

Abstract: The present invention relates to probes useful for the detection and measurement of target nucleic acids, as well as compositions and kits containing such probes. The probes of the present invention include an interactive pair of labels, as well as a hairpin sequence that does not hybridize to a target nucleic acid. According to the present invention, the probe generates a detectable signal indicative of a presence of a target nucleic acid. The detectable signal emitted by one of the pair of labels is substantially constant upon binding of the probe to target nucleic acid, and the detectable signal increases by at least 2 fold upon cleavage of the probe between the pair of labels.

Abstract: The invention relates to neuromodulatory oligomers of the amyloid-?(1-42) protein, a particular production method, by means of which the oligomer can be obtained in a reproducible manner at high yield, the use of the oligomers as diagnostic and therapeutics agents, for the generation of oligomer-specific antibodies and for the discovery of substances which can interact with the oligomers and in the formation thereof. Corresponding methods for the production of the antibodies and for discovery of the substances are also disclosed as are the antibodies themselves and the use of the antibodies or substances as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. The invention further relates to derivatives of the oligomers and oligomers based on abbreviated forms of the amyloid-?(1-42) proteins, the production and use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to 3,4-dihydro-thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-one derivatives which are substituted in position 3 by 5-membered heteroaryl which may be fused to an aryl or heteroaryl radical, where the heteroaryl and, if appropriate, the fused aryl or heteroaryl radical may have 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected independently of one another from C1-5-alkyl, C1-5-alkoxy, C1-5-alkylthio, halogen, CN, halo-C1-5-alkyl, halo-C1-5-alkoxy, hydroxy, —NH2, —N(R6)2, —NH(R6), aryl, aryloxy, aralkyl, aralkyloxy and heteroaryl, where the substituents aryl, aryloxy, aralkyl, aralkyloxy and heteroaryl may have 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected independently of one another from C1-5-alkyl, C1-5-alkoxy, C1-5-alkylthio, halogen, CN, halo-C1-5-alkyl, halo-C1-5-alkoxy, hydroxy, —NH2, —N(R6)2 and —NH(R6). The preparation and use of these derivatives, especially for therapeutic purposes, e.g. for the treatment of depressions, are likewise described.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I and the tautomeric forms, possible enantiomeric and diasteromeric forms thereof, and prodrugs thereof, and use thereof as PARP inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to probes useful for the detection and measurement of target nucleic acids, as well as compositions and kits containing such probes. The probes of the present invention include an interactive pair of labels, as well as a hairpin sequence that does not hybridize to a target nucleic acid. According to the present invention, the probe generates a detectable signal indicative of a presence of a target nucleic acid. The detectable signal emitted by one of the pair of labels is substantially constant upon binding of the probe to target nucleic acid, and the detectable signal increases by at least 2 fold upon cleavage of the probe between the pair of labels.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I and their tautomeric forms, possible enantiomeric and diastereomeric forms and their prodrugs, and to their preparation and use, where A, B, R1 and X1 have the meanings given in the description.

Abstract: The invention relates to nucleic acids, methods, compositions, and kits for the PCR-based detection of Mycoplasma and Acholeplasma bacterial species. The nucleic acids, methods, compositions, and kits provide for increased specificity and sensitivity of PCR-based Mycoplasma bacterial assays. Primer sets and PCR-based assays are provided that amplify and detect conserved 16S rRNA gene sequences from multiple Mycoplasma and Acholeplasma species while avoiding amplification and detection of non-target sequences.

Abstract: The invention relates to the generation and characterization of Archaeal DNA polymerase mutants with deficient 3?-5? exonuclease activity and reduced base analog detection activity. The invention further provides for Archaeal DNA polymerase mutants with deficient 3?-5? exonuclease activity and reduced base analog detection activity containing additional mutations that modulate other DNA polymerase activities including DNA polymerization or reverse transcriptase activity. The invention also discloses methods and applications of DNA polymerases with deficient 3?-5? exonuclease activity and reduced base analog detection activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising probes for the detection of a target polynucleotide, and methods for detecting the amount of a target polynucleotide using the subject composition. In particular, the subject method involves the use of both target-hybridizing probes and non-target-hybridizing probes, where the probes generate a detectable signal (e.g., detectable by FRET) for the target polynucleotide detection.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I or II and their tautomeric forms, possible enantiomeric and diastereomeric forms, possible cistrans isomers on the rings in A and prodrugs thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods of treating neurodegenerative diseases or neuronal damage with these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzimidazoles, their preparation and their use as inhibitors of the enzyme poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase or PARP (EC 2.4.2.30) for producing drugs.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I 1

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I), wherein; either A1 or A2 represents CONH2, and the other radical A2 or A1 represents hydrogen, chlorine, fluorine, bromine, iodine C1-C6 alkyl, OH, nitro, CF3, CN, NR11R12, NH—CO—R13, O—C1-C4 alkyl; X1 can represent N and C—R2; X2, independent of X1, can represent N and C—R2; R2 can represent hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C4 alkyl-phenyl, phenyl; B can represent an unsaturated, saturated or partially unsaturated monocyclic, bicyclic or tricyclic ring having a maximum of 15 carbon atoms, an unsaturated, saturated or partially unsaturated monocyclic, bicyclic or tricyclic ring having a maximum of 14 carbon atoms and 0 to 5 nitrogen atoms, 0 to 2 oxygen atoms or 0 to 2 sulfur atoms, which can each still be substituted with an R4 and a maximum of 3 of the same or different radicals R5, and; R1, R4, R5, R11-R13 have the meanings as cited in claim No. 1.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula Ia or IB where A is a saturated or monounsaturated heterocyclic, 4- to 8-membered ring which contains one or two nitrogen atoms, and their tautomeric forms, possible enantiomeric and diastereomeric forms, their prodrugs and possible physiologically tolerated salts are useful as inhibitors of the enzyme poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase.

Abstract: A method is provided for the rapid, substantially isostatic, segregation and amplification of the sequence information of a target nucleic acid sequence positioned within a single- or double-stranded polynucleotide. The method is based on the serial generation of double-stranded DNA engineered to contain terminal nicking sites, nicking of those sites, and extensions from those nicks, thereby displacing any existing polynucleotides. Further provided is a method for detecting polynucleotides using the method of the invention. A kit combining the components commonly used in practicing the method of the invention is also provided.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula Ia or IB where A is a saturated or monounsaturated heterocyclic, 4 - to 8-membered ring which contains one or two nitrogen atoms, and their tautomeric forms, possible enantiomeric and diastereomeric forms, their prodrugs and possible physiologically tolerated salts are useful as inhibitors of the enzyme poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase.