Abstract: A method for low-pressure diamond growth includes heating a composition comprising a diamond growth seed and a source of reactive carbon to a temperature below 800° C., wherein the heating takes place under low pressure. Responsive to the heating, growing diamonds from the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport protein which can be obtained by modifying the heavy chain of the neurotoxin formed by Clostridium botulinum wherein (i) the protein binds specifically to nerve cells with a higher or lower affinity as the native neurotoxin; (ii) the protein has an increased or reduced neurotoxicity compared to the native neurotoxin, the neurotoxicity being preferably determined in the hemidiaphragm assay; and/or (iii) the protein comprises a lower affinity against neutralizing antibodies compared to the native neurotoxin. The invention also relates to methods for producing the same and the use thereof in cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport protein which can be obtained by modifying the heavy chain of the neurotoxin formed by Clostridium botulinum wherein (i) the protein binds specifically to nerve cells with a higher or lower affinity as the native neurotoxin; (ii) the protein has an increased or reduced neurotoxicity compared to the native neurotoxin, the neurotoxicity being preferably determined in the hemidiaphragm assay; and/or (iii) the protein comprises a lower affinity against neutralizing antibodies compared to the native neurotoxin. The invention also relates to methods for producing the same and the use thereof in cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport protein which can be obtained by modifying the heavy chain of the neurotoxin formed by Clostridium botulinum wherein (i) the protein binds specifically to nerve cells with a higher or lower affinity as the native neurotoxin; (ii) the protein has an increased or reduced neurotoxicity compared to the native neurotoxin, the neurotoxicity being preferably determined in the hemidiaphragm assay; and/or (iii) the protein comprises a lower affinity against neutralizing antibodies compared to the native neurotoxin. The invention also relates to methods for producing the same and the use thereof in cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport protein which can be obtained by modifying the heavy chain of the neurotoxin formed by Clostridium botulinum wherein (i) the protein binds specifically to nerve cells with a higher or lower affinity as the native neurotoxin; (ii) the protein has an increased or reduced neurotoxicity compared to the native neurotoxin, the neurotoxicity being preferably determined in the hemidiaphragm assay; and/or (iii) the protein comprises a lower affinity against neutralizing antibodies compared to the native neurotoxin. The invention also relates to methods for producing the same and the use thereof in cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport protein which can be obtained by modifying the heavy chain of the neurotoxin formed by Clostridium botulinum wherein (i) the protein binds specifically to nerve cells with a higher or lower affinity as the native neurotoxin; (ii) the protein has an increased or reduced neurotoxicity compared to the native neurotoxin, the neurotoxicity being preferably determined in the hemidiaphragm assay; and/or (iii) the protein comprises a lower affinity against neutralizing antibodies compared to the native neurotoxin. The invention also relates to methods for producing the same and the use thereof in cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport protein which can be obtained by modifying the heavy chain of the neurotoxin formed by Clostridium botulinum wherein (i) the protein binds specifically to nerve cells with a higher or lower affinity as the native neurotoxin; (ii) the protein has an increased or reduced neurotoxicity compared to the native neurotoxin, the neurotoxicity being preferably determined in the hemidiaphragm assay; and/or (iii) the protein comprises a lower affinity against neutralizing antibodies compared to the native neurotoxin. The invention also relates to methods for producing the same and the use thereof in cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport protein which can be obtained by modifying the heavy chain of the neurotoxin formed by Clostridium botulinum wherein (i) the protein binds specifically to nerve cells with a higher or lower affinity as the native neurotoxin; (ii) the protein has an increased or reduced neurotoxicity compared to the native neurotoxin, the neurotoxicity being preferably determined in the hemidiaphragm assay; and/or (iii) the protein comprises a lower affinity against neutralizing antibodies compared to the native neurotoxin. The invention also relates to methods for producing the same and the use thereof in cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport protein which can be obtained by modifying the heavy chain of the neurotoxin formed by Clostridium botulinum wherein (i) the protein binds specifically to nerve cells with a higher or lower affinity as the native neurotoxin; (ii) the protein has an increased or reduced neurotoxicity compared to the native neurotoxin, the neurotoxicity being preferably determined in the hemidiaphragm assay; and/or (iii) the protein comprises a lower affinity against neutralizing antibodies compared to the native neurotoxin. The invention also relates to methods for producing the same and the use thereof in cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport protein which can be obtained by modifying the heavy chain of the neurotoxin formed by Clostridium botulinum wherein (i) the protein binds specifically to nerve cells with a higher or lower affinity as the native neurotoxin; (ii) the protein has an increased or reduced neurotoxicity compared to the native neurotoxin, the neurotoxicity being preferably determined in the hemidiaphragma assay; and/or (iii) the protein comprises a lower affinity against neutralizing antibodies compared to the native neurotoxin. The invention also relates to methods for producing the same and the use thereof in cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic derivatives as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of such compounds. The compounds of the invention are mGluR5 modulators and are therefore useful for the control and prevention of acute and/or chronic neurological disorders.

Abstract: Substituted pyrazolopyrimidine derivatives of formula (I) wherein Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4 represent N or C—, whereby at least two of the groups Y1 to Y4 represent a carbon atom, R1 represents chloro or bromo, R2 to R7 represent e.g. hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; and R10 and R11 independently represent e.g. hydrogen or C1-C6alkyl, are potent mGluR5 modulators and are useful for the prevention of acute and chronic neurological disorders.

Abstract: Substituted pyrazolopyrimidine derivatives of formula (I) wherein Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4 represent N or C—, whereby at least two of the groups Y1 to Y4 represent a carbon atom, R1 represents chloro or bromo, R2 to R7 represent e.g. hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; and R10 and R11 independently represent e.g. hydrogen or C1-C6alkyl, are potent mGluR5 modulators and are useful for the prevention of acute and chronic neurological disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to pyrazolopyrimidine derivatives of formula (I) wherein Y1, Y2 and Y3 independently are e.g. CR10, NH, S or O, whereby at least one of Y1, Y2 and Y3 represents CR10; R1 represents chloro or bromo; R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 represent e.g. hydrogen or C1-C6-alkyl, and R10 represents e.g. hydrogen, halogen or phenyl; which are potent mGluR5 modulators and are e.g. useful for the treatment of various neurological disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to pyrazolopyrimidine derivatives as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of such compounds. The compounds of the invention are mGluR5 modulators and are therefore useful for the control and prevention of acute and/or chronic neurological disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport protein which can be obtained by modifying the heavy chain of the neurotoxin formed by Clostridium botulinum wherein (i) the protein binds specifically to nerve cells with a higher or lower affinity as the native neurotoxin; (ii) the protein has an increased or reduced neurotoxicity compared to the native neurotoxin, the neurotoxicity being preferably determined in the hemidiaphragma assay; and/or (iii) the protein comprises a lower affinity against neutralizing antibodies compared to the native neurotoxin. The invention also relates to methods for producing the same and the use thereof in cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to tetrahydroquinolinone derivatives as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of such compounds. The compounds of the invention are group I mGluR antagonists and are therefore useful for the control and prevention of acute and/or chronic neurological disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to ethynyl-substituted tetrahydroquinolinone derivatives as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of such compounds. The compounds of the invention are group I mGluR modulators and are therefore useful for the control and prevention of acute and/or chronic neurological disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to ethynyl-substituted tetrahydroquinolinone derivatives as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of such compounds. The compounds of the invention are group I mGluR modulators and are therefore useful for the control and prevention of acute and/or chronic neurological disorders.

Abstract: Substituted pyrazolopyrimidine derivatives of formula (I) wherein Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4 represent N or C—, whereby at least two of the groups Y1 to Y4 represent a carbon atom, R1 represents chloro or bromo, R2 to R7 represent e.g. hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; and R10 and R11 independently represent e.g. hydrogen or C1-C6alkyl, are potent mGluR5 modulators and are useful for the prevention of acute and chronic neurological disorders.