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 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: 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: 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: 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 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 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 antagonize 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: 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 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 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 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: Pathological regional adipose tissue accumulation associated with HIV-associated dysmorphic/dysmetabolic syndrome (HADDS) which may occur with or without subcutaneous adipose tissue lipodystrophy (and which is also described as HIV-associated adipose redistribution syndrome or HARS and other specific medical terms), is treated by administering an effective amount of human growth hormone or other substance which binds to and initiates signalling of the hGH receptor. Alternatively, a substance which stimulates production of endogenous hGH, such as human growth hormone releasing hormone, may be administered. HADDS and related syndromes include abnormal adipose tissue accumulation in the visceral, submandibular, supraclavicular, pectoral, mammary and/or dorsocervical (buffalo hump) area, and/or with subcutaneous lipomas, with or without associated metabolic or other physiologic abnormalities.

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.