Abstract: The invention relates to the use of IL6RIL6 chimera in the treatment and prevention of neurological diseases and disorders.

Abstract: The present invention is related to pyridinyl acetonitriles as well as to pharmaceutical formulations containing such pyridinyl acetonitriles. Said pyridinyl acetonitriles are modulators of the protein kinase signalling pathways, particularly the one involving Glycogen Kinase Synthase 3 or JNK. The present invention is furthermore related to methods of preparing pyridinyl acetonitriles. X is a substituted or unsubstituted pyridinyl. G is an unsubstituted or substituted pyrimidinyl or triazinyl.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of cancer therapy. More particularly, the invention relates to the treatment of mammary tumor, clinically manifest mammary tumor (breast cancer) and metastatic mammary tumor by administration of human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG). The treatment preferably comprises the administration of hCG in conjunction with an antiestrogen and/or a Type I Interferon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyrrolidine derivatives of Formula (I), its geometrical isomers, its optically active forms as enantiomers, diastercomers, mixtures of these and its racemate forms, as well as salts thereof, wherein: Rlis selected from the group comprising or consisting of H and C1-C6-alkyl; R2 is selected from the group comprising or consisting of hydrogen, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6 alkyl aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6 alkyl heteroaryl, C2-C6-alkenyl, C2-C6-alkenyl aryl, C2-C6 alkenyl heteroaryl, C2-C6-alkynyl, C2-C6-alkynyl aryl, C2C6-alkynyl heteroaryl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-alkyl cycloallcyl, C1-C6-alkyl heterocycloalkyl, C1C6 alkyl carboxy, acyl, C1-C6-alkyl acyl, C1-C6-alkyl acyloxy, C1-C6-alkyl alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, C1-C6-alkyl alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, C1-C6-alkyl aminocarbonyl, C1-C6-alkyl acylarnino, C1-C6-alkyl ureido, amino, C1-C6-alkyl amino, sulfonyloxy, C1-C6 alkyl sulfonyloxy, sulfonyl, C1-C6-alkyl sulfonyl, sulfinyl, C1-C6-alkyl sulfinyl, C1-C6alkyl sulf

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the purification of non-immunoglobulin proteins comprising one or more immunoglobulin-like (Ig-like) domain.

Abstract: The present invention is related to 2-imino-azolinone-vinyl fused-benzene derivatives of Formula (1) in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of autoimmune disorders and/or inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, kidney diseases, platelet aggregation, cancer, transplantation, graft rejection or lung injuries.

Abstract: The use of Apolipoprotein B, Apolipoprotein E, fragments and mimetics thereof is provided for diagnostic, detection, prognostic and therapeutic applications In prion diseases. More specifically, the invention provides the use of Apolipoprotein B or fragments thereof for modulating or identifying modulators of the prion protein replication which are implicated in the pathogenesis of transmissible spongiform encephalopathics and other prion diseases.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel open reading frames (ORFs) in human genome encoding for ORFs characterized for polypeptides having at least one activity in human Interferon gamma, and reagents related thereto including variants and fragments of said polypeptides, as well as the encoding nucleic acids and ligands directed against them. The invention provides methods for identifying and preparing these molecules, for manufacturing pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and for using them in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases.

Abstract: The present invention describes novel methods, assays and kits for identifying and/or quantifying Aminoglycoside Binding Molecules (ABMs), enzymes modifying such molecules, and compounds modulating the interaction between ABMs and either enzymes or aminoglycosides, by exploiting the scintillation proximity effect. The invention, which makes use of aminoglycoside-coated scintillating supports, can be adapted to high throughput screening formats.

Abstract: Novel glycosylated intracellular IL-1 receptor antagonist type II (icIL-1ra-II) is expressed and secreted in mammalian cells transformed with an expression vector where icIL-1ra-II is secreted by expressing icIL-1ra-II fused to the human growth hormone signal peptide. Also disclosed are a pharmaceutical composition containing glycosylated icIL-1ra-Il as an active ingredient and a method for reducing IL-1 levels in patients having a condition involving overexpressed IL-1.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of increasing oocyte production in a mammal. More specifically, the specification describes methods and compositions for inducing follicular maturation using a PDE inhibitor. The inhibitor may be used alone at high doses. Alternatively, the follicular maturation is achieved by combining a low dose of FSH with the PDE inhibitor treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of gonadotrophins in the induction of folliculogenesis in anovulatory women. In particular, it relates to the use of LH (or an equivalent dosage of hCG) in the production of a medicament for inducing folliculogenesis in anovulatory women at a specified daily doses. In certain embodiments, LH may be used in conjunction with FSH.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of neurological disorders. It relates to the use of a compound of formula (I) in combination with an interferon (IFN) for the manufacture of a medicament for treatment and/or prevention of a demyelinating disease. In particular, it relates to the use of a combination of Ribavirin and IFN-beta for treatment and/or prevention of a demyelinating disease, such as multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapeutic uses of soluble proteins comprising the extracellular region of humans CD164, in particular for treating inflammatory and/or autoimmune disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for the treatment or prevention of neurological disorders. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for the treatment or prevention of skin pathologies. The invention further discloses compositions and methods for the modulation of acetylcholine receptor activity. Antibodies generated against SLURP-1 and related proteins are also included.

Abstract: The present invention discloses open reading frames (ORFS) in human genome encoding for novel fibrillin-like polypeptides, and reagents related thereto including variants, mutants and fragments of said polypeptides, as well as ligands and antagonists directed against them. The invention provides methods for identifying and making these molecules, for preparing pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and for using them in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for improving homogeneity and/or secretion of a recombinant protein of interest expressed in mammalian cells by replacing the endogenous signal peptide sequence of the DNA encoding the protein of interest with that of human hGH. Specifically, the present invention relates to a method wherein the protein of interest is a subunit of the follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). The invention also relates to DNA expression vectors containing the sequence encoding such proteins of interest fused to the signal peptide sequence of the hGH and to cells harbouring such vectors.

Abstract: CC-Chemokine mutants having reduced Glycosaminoglycans (GAG)-binding properties are effective against liver fibrotic inflammatory and/or autoimmune diseases. Particularly preferred are the mutants of CCL5/RANTES having reduced GAG-binding properties.

Abstract: The present invention discloses open reading frames (ORFs) in human genome encoding for novel fibulin-like polypeptides, and reagents related thereto including variants, mutants and fragments of said polypeptides, as well as ligands and antagonists directed against them. The invention provides methods for identifying and making these molecules, for preparing pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and for using them in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases.

Abstract: The present invention is related to pyrrolidine oxadiazole and thiadiazole derivatives for use as pharmaceutically active compounds, as well as pharmaceutical formulations containing such pyrrolidine oxadiazole derivatives. Said pyrrolidine derivatives are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of preterm 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 preterm labor, premature birth and dysmenorrhea. The present invention is furthermore related to novel pyrrolidine derivatives as well as to methods of their preparation.