Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula wherein Ar1, Ar2, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, W, X, a and b have the significances given in the specification, and optionally the enantiomers thereof. The active ingredients have advantageous pesticidal properties. They are especially suitable for controlling parasites on warm-blooded animals.

Abstract: The present invention provides the use of nucleic acid sequences and/or amino acid sequences in the preparation of a vaccine for the protection of fish against infectious salmon anaemia virus. Specifically, such vaccines contain at least one nucleic acid sequence which is derived from ISAV or synthetically prepared analogues thereof, or substantially homologous sequences. These nucleic acid sequences are transcripted and translated into peptide sequences which are incorporated into a vaccination strategy to induce and immune response to the surface antigens of ISAV and therefore ISAV itself. Therefore both the use of a vaccine against ISAV, and the incorporation of peptide sequences is herein described.

Abstract: The present invention provides the use of nucleic acid sequences and/or amino acid sequences in the preparation of a vaccine for the protection of fish against infectious salmon anaemia virus. Specifically, such vaccines contain at least one nucleic acid sequence which is derived from ISAV or synthetically prepared analogues thereof, or substantially homologous sequences. These nucleic acid sequences are transcripted and translated into peptide sequences which are incorporated into a vaccination strategy to induce and immune response to the surface antigens of ISAV and therefore ISAV itself. Therefore both the use of a vaccine against ISAV, and the incorporation of peptide sequences is herein described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a folding process for the preparation of biologically active, dimeric, TGF-? (Transforming Growth Factor type ?)-like protein in a detergent-free folding buffer.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein R is as defined in the description, and the preparation thereof. The compounds of formula (I) are useful as pharmaceuticals, for use in the treatment of any state associated with high levels of activeted PARP.

Abstract: Spontaneously dispersible pharmaceutical compositions comprising a piperidine, e.g. 1-acylpiperidine Substance P Antagonist and its use in the treatment of CNS disorders, e.g. depression and social phobia, and respiratory diseases, e.g. asthma and chronic bronchitis.

Abstract: A stable solid hydrate of a muscarinic receptor antagonist is useful in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, diverticular disease, oesophageal achalasia, chronic obstructive airways disease, over active bladder (including symptoms of incontinence, urge and frequency), urinary incontinence, neurogenic urinary urgency or pollakiuria, treatment of bladder functional disorder, urinary leakage, painful or difficult urination caused by neurogenic bladder, spastic or hypertonic bladder, dysfunctional bladder syndrome, gastrointestinal disorders including gastrointestinal hyperactivity, and relaxing effect on intestinal smooth muscle cells.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I and pharmaceutically-acceptable and -cleavable esters thereof and acid addition salts thereof wherein the symbols are as defined are MAP kinase inhibitors, useful pharmaceutically for treating TNF? and IL-1 mediated diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and diseases of bone metabolism, e.g. osteoporosis.

Abstract: The isolated nucleic acid encoding human vanilloid receptor, said receptor, its preparation, cells expressing said receptor and an assay for testing compounds for their potential to decrease pain in humans. The receptor is involved in detection of noxious stimuli in mammalian organisms.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein n, A, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the description, and the preparation thereof. The compounds of formula (I) are useful as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: This invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising TGF-&bgr;.

Abstract: This invention relates to single dose dry powder inhalers in which medicament is stored in a capsule and is released by piercing the capsule wall with polymer-coated steel pins. Methods of preparation of polymer-coated piercing means and their use in releasing the medicament from the capsule are described.