Abstract: The present invention is related to benzazole derivatives notably for use as pharmaceutically active compounds, as well as to pharmaceutical formulations containing such benzazole derivatives. Said benzazole derivatives are efficient modulators of the JNK pathway, they are in particular efficient and selective inhibitors of JNK2 and/or 3. The present invention is furthermore related to novel benzazole derivatives as well as to methods of their preparation. X is O, S or NR0, with R0 being H or an unsubstituted or substituted C1-C6 alkyl; G is an unsubstituted or substituted pyrimidinyl group.

Abstract: A DNA sequence encoding a glucocorticoid-induced leucine-zipper family related protein (GILR), isoforms, fragments or analogs thereof, said GILR, isoforms, fragments or analogs thereof capable of inhibiting apoptosis and stimulating lymphocyte activity, GILR proteins, isoforms, analogs, fragments and derivatives thereof encoded by the aforesaid DNA sequence, their preparation and uses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrazide derivatives of Formula I notably for use as pharmaceutically active compounds, as well as to pharmaceutical formulations containing such hydrazide derivatives. Said hydrazide derivatives are useful in the treatment of preterm labor, dysmenorrhea, fertility disorders, asthma, hypertension, undesired blood clotting, preelampsia, eclampsia, an eosinophil disorder, undesired bone loss, renal dysfunction, an immune deficiency disorder, ichthyosis, elevated intraocular pressure, infertility, sexual dysfunction, gastric ulcers and inflammatory disorders.

Abstract: The present invention is related to benzoxazole acetonitriles as well as to pharmaceutical formulations containing such benzoxazole acetonitriles pof formula (I). Said benzoxazole acetonitriles are useful in the treatment of metabolic disorders mediated by insulin resistance or hyperglycemia, comprising diabetes type II, inadequate glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The present invention is furthermore related to methods of preparing benzoxazole acetonitriles (I). A is a pyrimidinyl.L is a secondary or tertiary amino group, or a 3-8 membered heterocycloalkyl, containing at least one heteroatom. selected from N, O, S or L is an acylamino moiety. R1 is selected from the group comprising or consisting of hydrogen, sulfonyl, amino, C1C6-alkYl, C2-C6-alkenYl, C2-C6-alkynyl or C1-C6-alkoxy, aryl, halogen, carboxy, aminocarbonyl, cyano or hydroxy.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the use of substituted methylene amide derivatives of Formula (I) for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular disorders such as coronary obstruction and heart failure. In particular, the present invention is related to the use of substituted methylene amide derivatives of Formula (I) in particular for the treatment and/or prevention of endothelial dysfunction in heart failure.

Abstract: The invention provides substituted pyrazolidinone compounds, and methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions that utilize or comprise one or more such compounds. Compounds of the invention are useful for a variety of therapies, including treating or preventing various cancers, inflammation, septic shock, preterm labor, infertility, pain, and ischemia, and other diseases and disorders associated with MEK-1 and/or ERK-2 activation.

Abstract: A ceramic material includes first and second ceramic materials. The first ceramic material has a perovskite structure and defines a host lattice. The first ceramic material contains lead, zirconium and titanium, e.g., lead zirconate titanate. The second ceramic material has a cryolite structure. The ceramic material may be part of a piezo-actuator containing ceramic layers formed of the ceramic material.

Abstract: Short peptides and derivatives or analogs thereof for the treatment or prevention of IAAP related disorders, in particular amyloid deposits associated with Type I or Type II diabetes are herein described.

Abstract: The identification of the syntenic regions of a given genomic fragment conventionally involves a similarity-based search, and then taking the best hits and extending them manually until the whole region of interest is covered. Such a process is labor intensive and not suitable for a pipeline with thousands of sequences to analyze. The present invention consists of a method for the automatic identification of syntenic regions of a given input sequence, and its optimization to yield results with high specificity.

Abstract: The invention relates to medicaments for initiating ovulation comprising LH in an administrable form which ensures an increase in LH plasma levels for a period of some 40 to 60 hours.

Abstract: PEG-IFN-? conjugates, where a PEG moiety is covalently bound to Cys17 of human IFN-?, are produced by a process of site specific PEGylation with a thiol reactive PEGylating agent. A pharmaceutical composition and a method for treating infections, tumors and autoimmune and inflammatory diseases are also provided. The invention further relates to a method for the stepwise attachment of PEG moieties in series to a polypeptide, and more particularly to IFN-?.

Abstract: This invention encompasses novel leader sequences for production of proteins. More specifically, the invention relates to DNA constructs encoding leader sequences comprising an immunoglobulin signal peptide fused to a tissue-type plasminogen activator propeptide, and to DNA constructs encoding leader sequences comprising a truncated human tissue-type plasminogen activator propeptide. The invention further relates to the use of these DNA constructs for producing proteins in mammalian cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to expression vectors comprising a DNA sequence of 146 bp capable of acting as chromatin insulator, to host cells containing such vectors, to a method of producing a desired polypeptide by using vectors containing said sequence and to the use of said DNA sequence.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the use of pyrrolidine esters of formula (I) for the treatment and/or prevention of premature labor, premature birth and dysmenorrhea. In particular, the present invention is related to the use of pyrrolidine esters of formula (I) to modulate, notably to antagonise the oxytocin receptor. The present invention is furthermore related to novel pyrrolidine esters. X is selected from the group consisting of CR6R7, NOR6, NNR6R7; R is selected from the group comprising or consisting of C1-C6 alkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, saturated or unsaturated 3-8-membered cycloalkyl which may contain 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected of N, O, S, aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl aryl, C1-C6-alkyl heteroaryl.

Abstract: Compound B is shown to promote angiogenesis, specifically, budding of capillaries. The combination of Compound B and with human growth factor, such as bFGF, shows synergistic angiogenetic effects.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of osteopontin, or of an agonist of osteopontin activity, for treatment or prevention of a neurologic diseases.

Abstract: The present invention is related to alkynyl aryl carboxamides of Formula (I?) and use thereof for the treatment and/or prevention of an inflammatory disorder, obesity and/or metabolic disorders mediated by insulin resistance or hyperglycemia, comprising diabetes type I and/or II, inadequate glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia-hypercholesterolemia, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In particular, the present invention is related to the use of alkynyl aryl carboxamides of Formula (I?) to modulate, notably to inhibit the activity of PTPs. (I?) A is a C2-C15 alkynyl, C2-C6-alkynyl aryl, C2-C6-alkynyl heteroaryl. Cy is an aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or heterocycle group; n is either 0 or 1. Cy? is an aryl., which may optionally be fused by a 3-8 membered cycloalkyl. R1 and R2 are independently from each other is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or (C1-C6)alkyl. R4and R5 are each independently from each other selected from the group consisting of H, hydroxy.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for increasing the recombinant production of polypeptides, in particular Tumor Necrosis Factor Binding Proteins, from mammalian cells at a temperature below 30° C.

Abstract: The present invention is related to pyrrolidine derivatives of formula (I). Said compounds are preferably for use as pharmaceutically active compounds. Specifically, pyrrolidine derivatives of formula (I) are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of premature labor, premature birth and dysmenorrhea. In particular, the present invention is related to pyrrolidine derivatives displaying a substantial modulatory, notably an antagonist activity of the oxytocin receptor. More preferably, said compounds are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of disease states mediated by oxytocin, including premature labor, premature birth and dysmenorrhea.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the use of benzothiazole derivatives for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of metabolic disorders mediated by insulin resistance or hyperglycemia, comprising diabetes type II, inadequate glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Formula (I). G is an unsubstituted or substituted pyrimidinyl group. L is an unsubstituted or substituted C1-C6-alkoxy, or an amino group, or an unsubstituted or a substituted 3-8 membered heterocycloalkyl, containing at least one heteroatom selected from N, O, S (e.g. a piperazine, a piperidine, a morpholine, a pyrrolidine). R1 is selected from the group comprising or consisting of hydrogen, sulfonyl, amino, unsubstituted or substituted C1-C6-alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted C2-C6-alkenyl, unsubstituted or substituted C2-C6-alkynyl or C1-C6-alkoxy, unsubstituted or substituted aryl, halogen, cyano or hydroxy.