Abstract: The present invention relates to modified cDNA sequences coding for factor X polypeptides, in particular human factor X and its derivatives which can bypass the need for either factor VIIIa/factor IXa or factor VIIa/tissue factor for activation. The invention relates further to recombinant expression vectors containing such modified cDNA sequences, host cells transformed with such recombinant expression vectors, recombinant polypeptides and derivatives which do have biological activities of the unmodified wild type protein but having altered activation properties, and processes for the manufacture of such recombinant proteins and their derivatives. The invention also covers a transfer vector for use in human gene therapy, which comprises such modified DNA sequences.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a therapeutic agent for amniotic fluid embolism (AFE). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a therapeutic agent for AFE comprising a C1-inhibitor, particularly a human plasma-derived C1-inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of von Willebrand Factor (VWF) preparations or of a VWF preparation in combination with coagulation Factor VIII (FVIII) for extravascular administration in the therapy and prophylactic treatment of bleeding disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical preparations comprising Factor VIII, a sulfated glycosaminoglycan and a hyaluronidase for the non-intravenous administration in the therapy and prophylactic treatment of bleeding disorders. The invention further relates to the combined use of a Factor VIII, a sulfated glycosaminoglycan and a hyaluronidase for the treatment and prevention of bleeding disorders, and to a method for increasing the bioavailability after non-intravenous administration of Factor VIII by co-adminstration of a sulfated glycosaminoglycan and a hyaluronidase.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is, in the most general aspect, the prevention and/or treatment of a secondary edema. In particular, the present invention relates to a C1-Inhibitor for use in a method of preventing the formation and/or reducing the size of a secondary edema of the central nervous system (CNS) in a subject wherein the subject has or has had at least one disorder selected from the group consisting of stroke, ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, perinatal stroke, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury. Preferably the secondary edema of the CNS is a secondary brain edema. Another subject of the present invention is the treatment of disorders associated with an increased permeability of the blood brain barrier or the blood spinal cord barrier. And a third subject is a plasma-derived C1-inhibitor for use in a method of preventing, reducing or treating brain ischemia-reperfusion injury.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a von Willebrand Factor for use in the treatment and/or prevention of a bleeding event associated with a thrombopathy induced by substances inhibiting thrombocytes. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method of treating and/or preventing a disorder related to a bleeding event associated with a thrombopathy induced by substances inhibiting thrombocytes comprising administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of a von-Willebrand-Factor (vWF) to a patient in need thereof. The present invention also relates to a composition comprising vWF and a composition comprising FVIII for simultaneous, separate or sequential use for use in the treatment and/or prevention of a bleeding event associated with a thrombopathy induced by substances inhibiting thrombocytes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified nucleic acid sequences coding for coagulation factor VIII (FVIII) and for von Willebrand factor (VWF) as well as complexes thereof and their derivatives, recombinant expression vectors containing such nucleic acid sequences, host cells transformed with such recombinant expression vectors, recombinant polypeptides and derivatives coded for by said nucleic acid sequences which recombinant polypeptides and derivatives do have biological activities together with prolonged in vivo half-life and/or improved in vivo recovery compared to the unmodified wild-type protein. The invention also relates to corresponding FVIII sequences that result in improved expression yield. The present invention further relates to processes for the manufacture of such recombinant proteins and their derivatives. The invention also relates to a transfer vector for use in human gene therapy, which comprises such modified nucleic acid sequences.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of modified therapeutic polypeptides with increased in vivo recovery compared to their non-modified parent polypeptide. For example, the invention relates to fusions of therapeutic polypeptides with recovery enhancing polypeptides connected directly or optionally connected by a linker peptide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to blood coagulation factor XIII (FXIII) for treatment and/or prevention of an infection by a microorganism and/or the symptoms associated with said infection, a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of said FXIII, a method for the manufacture of a medicament comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of said FXIII, and a method of treatment comprising administering to a patient in need a pharmaceutically effective amount of said FXIII.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a holder for an injection syringe (18), with a housing (12) designed to receive the syringe, with a stand (14) for placing on a supporting surface, and with retaining means (38, 52, 54, 62, 64) for axially and/or radially fixing the syringe (18) on or in the holder, wherein the retaining means (38, 52, 54, 62, 64) are designed in such a way that an outlet (26) of a syringe (18) arranged vertically in the holder comes to lie facing the free end of the stand (14) and at a distance therefrom.

Abstract: In order to improve a saw device with a feed axis for a workpiece to be sawed, with a first saw unit to saw the workpiece in a first sawing plane extending transversely to the feed axis and with a second saw unit to saw the workpiece in a second sawing plane extending transversely to the feed axis, with a central device region arranged between the sawing planes, with a front device region arranged in front of the first sawing plane, viewed in a feed direction, and with a rear device region arranged behind the second sawing plane, viewed in the feed direction, in such a way that as high a cutting efficiency as possible can be achieved, it is proposed that the saw device comprises at least two transport mechanisms arranged in different device regions to transport different workpiece portions along the feed axis.

Abstract: The invention provides a syringe accessory device for adjustment of a predefined partial syringe dosage comprises a recess (10) for receiving a syringe body (14). Additionally, within a single portion (12) a slot (16) is located. Within the slot (16) a syringe flange (18) or finger grip can be held. To obtain a predefined dosage of liquid within the chamber of the syringe body (14), a plunger (26) is pressed in the chamber (14) in the direction of the arrow (38) until the plunger head (44) contacts a stopping means (24) whereby the stopping means is performed by a stopping surface (24) of the single portion (12). The invention further provides a kit comprising said syringe accessory device and its use for adjusting defined liquid dosages in syringes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified cDNA sequences coding for vitamin K-dependent polypeptides, in particular human Factor VII, human Factor VIIa, human Factor IX and human protein C and their derivatives with improved stability and extended plasma half life, recombinant expression vectors containing such cDNA sequences, host cells transformed with such recombinant expression vectors, recombinant polypeptides and derivatives which do have biological activities of the unmodified wild type protein but having improved stability and processes for the manufacture of such recombinant proteins and their derivatives. The invention also covers a transfer vector for use in human gene therapy, which comprises such modified DNA sequences.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the combination of antigens directed against bacteria and viruses, their uses and the preparation of medicaments in order to confer protection against infectious diseases. In particular, the invention relates to a combination vaccine comprising at least one antigen of Clostridium tetani, at least one antigen from Corynebacterium diphtheriae, and at least one antigen from the TBE-flavivirus suitable to confer seroprotection against diseases and medical conditions caused by these pathogenic organisms.

Abstract: Influenza viruses for use in preparing human vaccines have traditionally been grown on embryonated hen eggs, although more modern techniques grow the virus in mammalian cell culture e.g. on Vero, MDCK or PER.C6 cell lines. The inventor has realised that the conditions used for influenza virus 5 culture can increase the risk that pathogens other than influenza virus may grow in the cell lines and have identified specific contamination risks. Suitable tests can thus be performed during manufacture in order to ensure safety and avoid iatrogenic infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified DNA sequences coding for biologically active recombinant human factor VIII and its derivatives, recombinant expression vectors containing such DNA sequences, host cells transformed with such recombinant expression vectors, and processes for the manufacture of the recombinant human factor VIII and its derivatives. The invention also covers a transfer vector for use in human gene therapy which comprises such modified DNA sequences. The present invention relates to modified DNA sequences coding for biologically active recombinant human factor VIII and its derivatives, recombinant expression vectors containing such DNA sequences, host cells transformed with such recombinant expression vectors, and processes for the manufacture of the recombinant human factor VIII and its derivatives. The invention also covers a transfer vector for use in human gene therapy which comprises such modified DNA sequences.

Abstract: Novel processes for the replication of influenza viruses in cell culture, and vaccines and diagnostic compositions which contain the influenza viruses obtainable by the process or constituents thereof, are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel storage-stable formulation for fibrinogen in liquid or viscous liquid form comprising divalent metal ions. The fibrinogen formulation may comprise other conventional formulation ingredients and particularly preferably comprises a complexing agent. The invention further relates to the production and use of the fibrinogen formulation of the invention.

Abstract: Animal cells are described which can be infected by influenza viruses and which are adapted to growth in suspension in serum-free medium. Processes for the replication of influenza viruses in cell culture using these cells are furthermore described, as well as vaccines which contain the influenza viruses obtainable by the process or constituents thereof.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for production of an active ingredient of a drug or diagnostic agent, in which (a) MDCK cells are infected with a virus; and (b) the MDCK cells are cultured in suspension culture on a commercial scale under conditions that permit multiplication of the viruses; in which culturing occurs in a volume of at least 30 L. The invention also concerns a method for production of a drug or diagnostic agent in which an active ingredient is produced according to the above method and mixed with an appropriate adjuvant, auxiliary, buffer, diluent or drug carrier.