Abstract: The invention relates to seroreactive regions on proteins E1 and E2 of human papillomavirus (HPV) 16.The application also relates to a vaccine which contains such peptides which contain the seroreactive regions.The invention likewise embraces compositions for diagnostic purposes which contain peptides with the seroreactive regions.

Abstract: Semisynthetic diastereomerically pure N-glycidylanthracyclines, a process for the stereoselective preparation thereof and the use thereof as cytostatics. The invention relates to anthracyclines having cytostatic activity and the formula I, which are, where appropriate, in the form of a salt with an inorganic or organic acid, ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a hydroxyl group,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, a hydroxyl group or an alkyloxy group (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4),R.sup.3 is hydrogen, a hydroxyl group or a structure of the formula II ##STR2## R.sup.4 is CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3, COCH.sub.3, COCH.sub.2 OH, CHOHCH.sub.3 or CHOHCH.sub.2 OH,R.sup.5 is hydrogen, a hydroxyl group, a methoxycarbonyl group or a structure of the formula II,R.sup.6 is hydrogen, an alkyl group (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), an allyl group, a benzyl group or mono- or di-methyloxy-substituted benzyl group, a tetrahydropyranyl group,R.sup.7 is hydrogen, an alkyl group (C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to antibodies which react with fibrinogen fragments E1, E2 and E3 raised by immunizing with a peptide. The invention also relates to assay methods for proteins containing an epitope which is common to fibrinogen fragments E1, E2 and E3 using these antibodies.

Abstract: Processes for reactivating membrane proteins are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the chemical modification of the sphingoid portions of glycosphingolipids. It has been possible by a series of reactions to introduce an amino group in the position of the carbon double-bond in the sphingoid portion after elimination of the long-chain aldehyde. Glycosphingolipids of the formula (2) and (3), where X and Y denote a group capable of coupling, are suitable for coupling to other molecules, preferably proteins. X preferably represents NH.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved diagnostic method for the immunological determination of NCAM by means of specific binding partners, the one specific binding partner being immobilized on a carrier and the extent of the binding of the analyte to the first specific binding partner being determined by means of a second binding partner which is specific for the analyte and which is labeled either directly or via further binding partners.

Abstract: The invention relates to bispecific and oligospecific, mono- and oligovalent receptors which are prepared by gene manipulation by fusion of DNA coding for F(ab) fragments of antibodies of two or more different specificities by means of suitable linkers. In this connection, one specificity is preferably directed either against an epitope, which is located on the cell membrane or in the interstitium, of a tumor-associated antigen (TAA) or against an epitope in the tumor endothelium (TE), while the other specificities relate to high-molecular or low-molecular weight ligands and react, for example, with the Komplexons ethylenediaminetetraacetate and diethylenetriaminepentaacetate in Y90 complexed form (EDTA-Y90 and DTPA-Y90 respectively). In a particularly preferred embodiment, the binding with the Komplexons takes place on the Komplexon receptor arm via fos-jun interaction (or else avidin-biotin interaction). Other preferred specificities have catalytic properties.

Abstract: A method for stabilizing the functional activity of annexins in a biological fluid sample is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to fluorogenic compounds for the detection of hydrolyzing enzymes and the use of the fluorogenic compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to malaria-specific nucleic acid sequences, to the expression products thereof, and to the use thereof. A combination of three of the expression proteins whose nucleic acid sequences were isolated by screening a lambda gt11 gene bank with a monospecific antiserum against the protective 41 kD antigen band from P. falciparum protects Aotus monkeys from a P. falciparum infection in model experiments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nucleic acid encoding a signal peptide from Bordetella pertussis, a recombinant molecule comprising the signal peptide, and processes for optimizing protein expression in Gram-negative bacteria employing the nucleic acid or signal peptide.

Abstract: The invention relates to amidinophenylalanine derivatives, to the synthesis of these compounds, to their use and to pharmaceutical compositions which contain these compounds which act as thrombin inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to the chemical modification of the sphingoid portions of glycosphingolipids. It has been possible by a series of reactions to introduce an amino group in the position of the carbon double-bond in the sphingoid portion after elimination of the long-chain aldehyde. Glycosphingolipids of the formula (2) and (3), where X and Y denote a group capable of coupling, are suitable for coupling to other molecules, preferably proteins. X preferably represents NH.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to the administration of von Willebrand factor (vWF)-containing drugs in association with the therapeutic use of blood anticoagulants, either on their own or together with fibrinolytics. The administration, which is for the purpose of reducing the risk of hemorrhages in patients, can take place either at the same time or following the anticoagulant and lytic treatment. A therapy principle is described which separates, during therapy, the desirable effect of anticoagulation and/or fibrinolysis from the undesirable side effect of hemorrhagic tendency.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining analytes, in which a sample of a biological material which possibly contains this analyte is incubated with at least one binding partner which is specific for the analyte and which is immobilized on a particulate carrier material, and the change in turbidity brought about by the analyte is determined.

Abstract: The invention relates to stabilized solutions with F VIII coagulation activity, to a process for the preparation thereof and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining platelet aggregation in the presence of an inhibitor of fibrin aggregation, which prevents the formation of an interfering fibrin clot, and to a diagnostic aid for determining the platelet aggregation-inhibiting action of thrombin inhibitors.

Abstract: Glycopeptide derivatives, a process for their preparation and pharmaceutical agents containing these compounds N-Glycopeptide derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where aromatic is an unsubstituted or substituted benzene residue, naphthalene residue, chroman residue, chromene residue or coumarone residue,a is 0 to 5, b is 0 to 4, c is 0 or 1, d is 1 or 2R.sup.1 is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)-alkyl,R.sup.2 is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)-alkyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)-alkyloxy,R.sup.3 is H, OH, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)-alkyloxy, NH.sub.2, NH-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkanoyl, NH-benzoyl, NH--SO.sub.3 H or NH-acyl radical of a natural N-acetylated amino acid,R.sup.4 is H, OH, or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)-alkyloxy,R.sup.5 is H, OH, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)-alkyloxy, fluorine, chlorine or bromine,R.sup.6 is H, CH.sub.3, CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 O--(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6), CH.sub.2 NHCOCH.sub.3 or CH.sub.2 NH--SO.sub.3 H,R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are together O--CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2, --O--CH(CH.sub.3)--O--CH.sub.2 or O--C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2,R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to an agent for the preservation, storage and suspension of cells, especially erythrocytes, which contains a chelating agent for multiply charged metal ions, in addition to other substances known to those skilled in the art, such as, for example, electrolytes and sugars.

Abstract: The gene for the outer membrane protein lipoprotein I (OMPI) of Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 33354 has been sequenced, and the amino acid sequence has been deduced. This makes it possible to obtain this protein and immunogenic part-sequences thereof in the quantity and purity necessary for use for the preparation of vaccines.