Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising hyaluronic acid, dermatan sulfate, at least one omega-3 fatty acid, and at least one nucleotide. It also relates to the new composition for use in the treatment or prevention of diseases, ailments, dysfunctions, or alterations of the skin, preferably atopic dermatitis. The composition may be in the form of a pharmaceutical composition, food supplement, functional food, or medical food.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for preparing an animal brain extract. It also refers to the brain extract obtainable according to said process and to the use thereof as a medicine, in particular for the prevention and/or treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and disorders of the central nervous system. It also refers to compositions comprising this extract and to its use for preparing these compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising hyaluronic acid, dermatan sulfate, at least one omega-3 fatty acid, and at least one nucleotide. It also relates to the new composition for use in the treatment or prevention of diseases, ailments, dysfunctions, or alterations of the skin, preferably atopic dermatitis. The composition may be in the form of a pharmaceutical composition, food supplement, functional food, or medical food.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for preparing an animal brain extract. It also refers to the brain extract obtainable according to said process and to the use thereof as a medicine, in particular for the prevention and/or treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and disorders of the central nervous system. It also refers to compositions comprising this extract and to its use for preparing these compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a cartilage product comprising a protein hydrolysate with a degree of hydrolysis comprised between 0.5% and 3.0%, at least one glycosaminoglycan and at least one growth factor. The present invention also relates to the cartilage product obtainable through said method. Said cartilage product is useful in the treatment or prevention of wounds, ulcers, burns, psoriasis, osteoarthritis, synovitis, osteoporosis, osteopenia, diseases of the tendons and ligaments, periodontal diseases, signs of skin aging, the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation exposure or stretch marks.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the use of compositions comprising an enzymatic hydrolysate of animal cartilage protein, at least one organic acid from an alcoholic fermentation, and water, as attractant for flies of the species Drosophila suzukii. Preferably, the animal cartilage is bovine and/or porcine cartilage and the organic acid from an alcoholic fermentation is wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar or rice vinegar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a cartilage product comprising a protein hydrolysate with a degree of hydrolysis comprised between 0.5% and 3.0%, at least one glycosaminoglycan and at least one growth factor. The present invention also relates to the cartilage product obtainable through said method. Said cartilage product is useful in the treatment or prevention of wounds, ulcers, burns, psoriasis, osteoarthritis, synovitis, osteoporosis, osteopenia, diseases of the tendons and ligaments, periodontal diseases, signs of skin aging, the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation exposure or stretch marks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a cartilage product comprising a protein hydrolysate with a degree of hydrolysis comprised between 0.5% and 3.0%, at least one glycosaminoglycan and at least one growth factor. The present invention also relates to the cartilage product obtainable through said method. Said cartilage product is useful in the treatment or prevention of wounds, ulcers, burns, psoriasis, osteoarthritis, synovitis, osteoporosis, osteopenia, diseases of the tendons and ligaments, periodontal diseases, signs of skin aging, the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation exposure or stretch marks.

Abstract: A method for predicting the severity or progression of OA in a human subject, comprising: determining the identity of at least one allele at each of at least 4 positions of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs) selected from the group consisting of: rs2206593, rs10465850, rs780094, rs1374281, rs1143634, rs2073508, rs2243250, rs4720262, rs917760, rs7838918, rs12009, rs730720, rs874692, rs893953, rs1799750, rs10845493, rs11054704, rs7986347, rs1802536, rs10519263, rs7342880, rs16947882 and rs10413815, and one or more SNPs in linkage disequilibrium at a level of at least R2?0.8 therewith, as well as products, in particular systems and kits for use in such a method.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the use of compositions comprising an enzymatic hydrolysate of animal cartilage protein, at least one organic acid from an alcoholic fermentation, and water, as attractant for flies of the species Drosophila suzukii. Preferably, the animal cartilage is bovine and/or porcine cartilage and the organic acid from an alcoholic fermentation is wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar or rice vinegar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising nucleobases and/or sources of nucleobases and polysaccharides from extracts of fungi, yeasts or bacteria. Preferably, the compositions include Nucleoforce® or Nucleoforce® Dogs and AHCC®. Said compositions are useful in the treatment and prevention of immunosuppression, of the toxicity derived from chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment, of diseases of the immune system, of cancer or an infection; and are also useful to stimulate the immune function in a mammal, including a human.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising hyaluronic acid and dermatan sulphate for use in the treatment or prevention of overweight, obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver or dyslipidemia or for use in reducing food intake, inducing the feeling of satiety, reducing appetite, reducing body weight, preventing weight gain, reducing body fat, reducing fat formation, reducing blood cholesterol, maintaining normal blood cholesterol levels, reducing blood triglycerides, maintaining normal blood triglyceride levels or increasing insulin sensitivity. The composition can further contain collagen hydrolysate. The composition can be in the form of a pharmaceutical composition, a food, a functional food, a medical food or a food supplement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a series of sulphated disaccharides for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment or prevention of a neurodegenerative and/or neurovascular disease, of a traumatic brain injury or of a traumatic spinal cord injury. The present invention also relates to the use of said sulphated disaccharides for the preparation of a neuroprotective medicament or of an antioxidant medicament. The neurodegenerative and/or neurovascular diseases are preferably: Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and stroke.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a cartilage product comprising a protein hydrolysate with a degree of hydrolysis comprised between 0.5% and 3.0%, at least one glycosaminoglycan and at least one growth factor. The present invention also relates to the cartilage product obtainable through said method. Said cartilage product is useful in the treatment or prevention of wounds, ulcers, burns, psoriasis, osteoarthritis, synovitis, osteoporosis, osteopenia, diseases of the tendons and ligaments, periodontal diseases, signs of skin aging, the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation exposure or stretch marks.

Abstract: A method for predicting risk of joint dysplasia, osteoarthritis and/or a condition that is secondary to joint dysplasia in a mammalian subject of the order Carnivora, the method comprising: (a) determining the genotype of said subject in respect of one or more genetic polymorphisms and/or alterations, such as polymorphisms in the CHST3 gene; and (b) providing a prediction of said risk based on said genotype. Products for use in such a method and related methods of determining propensity of a subject to respond to therapy and of selective breeding, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising chondroitin sulphate and mannosamine or a derivative thereof. The mannosamine derivative is preferably N-acetylmannosamine. The compositions may comprise glucosamine. Said compositions are useful in the treatment or prevention of degenerative joint diseases, preferably of osteoarthritis, in the treatment or prevention of tendon or ligament diseases, disorders or injuries and of immune system diseases, preferably of rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: Disaccharides for the treatment of tendons, ligaments and bones. The present invention relates to the use of a series of disaccharides, as well as of compositions containing them, for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment or prevention of a tendon, ligament or bone disease, disorder or injury. The present invention also relates to the new compositions comprising a disaccharide in combination with inulin polysulphate, a glycosaminoglycan, a growth factor or cells. The glycosaminoglycan is preferably chondroitin sulphate or hyaluronic acid and the growth factor is IFG-1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a series of sulphated disaccharides for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment or prevention of a neurodegenerative and/or neurovascular disease, of a traumatic brain injury or of a traumatic spinal cord injury. The present invention also relates to the use of said sulphated disaccharides for the preparation of a neuroprotective medicament or of an antioxidant medicament. The neurodegenerative and/or neurovascular diseases are preferably: Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and stroke.

Abstract: A method for prognosing osteoporosis phenotypes or estimating osteoporosis quantitative traits comprising determining outcomes for selected SNP variables and clinical variables. Products and methods for genotyping multiple osteoporosis associated genetic variations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising nucleobases and/or sources of nucleobases and polysaccharides from extracts of fungi, yeasts or bacteria. Preferably, the compositions include Nucleoforce® or Nucleoforce® Dogs and AHCC®. Said compositions are useful in the treatment and prevention of immunosuppression, of the toxicity derived from chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment, of diseases of the immune system, of cancer or an infection; and are also useful to stimulate the immune function in a mammal, including a human.