Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-BAFF antibody molecules, including novel humanized anti-BAFF antibodies, therapeutic and diagnostic methods and compositions for using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insulin-like growth factor (IGF) receptor antagonist for use in the treatment of prostate neoplasia, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer, and particularly CRPC, wherein the antagonist is used in combination with an androgen receptor antagonist. An embodiment of the invention is where the androgen receptor antagonist is enzalutamide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new administration form for the oral application of the active substance ethyl 3-[(2-{[4-(hexyloxycarbonylamino-imino-methyl)-phenylamino]-methyl}-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-carbonyl)-pyridin-2-yl-amino]-propionate and the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for separating blood and at the same time an apparatus (1) for absorbing blood (19) and separating components such as blood plasma, as a sample liquid (2), having a feed device (13) for receiving the blood (2), a separating device (15) for separating blood components as the sample liquid (2), a channel (3) which takes up the sample liquid (2) preferably exclusively by capillary forces and a fill device for filling the channel (3) with sample liquid (2) in an inlet or feed region (18) of the channel (3), wherein the separating device (15), particularly a membrane, is domed, more particularly convexly shaped and projects with the apex of the convex shape into the filling device in the direction of filling.

Abstract: The invention relates to new benzonitrile derivatives of the formula (I) wherein R1 to R3 and A are as defined in the description and Claims, to their medicaments, to methods for their therapeutic use and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted xanthine derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy, particularly in the treatment of conditions having an association with TRPC5 containing ion channels.

Abstract: Method for treating AML and MM by administration of a compound of the formula (I) wherein the groups R1 to R3 have the meanings given in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new humanized antagonistic anti-CD40 antibodies and therapeutic and diagnostic methods and compositions for using the same for treating and/or preventing lupus nephritis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new humanized antagonistic anti-CD40 antibodies and therapeutic and diagnostic methods and compositions for using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the groups R1, R2 and n are defined as in claim 1, which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular bind to ghrelin O-acyl transferase (GOAT) and modulate its activity. The compounds are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular obesity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the group R1, X and Y are defined as in claim 1, which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular bind to the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and modulate its activity. The compounds are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2.

Abstract: Methods and systems for calculating a suitability indicator which corresponds to a suitability of a packaging system for packaging a substance, where a stability indicator which corresponds to a stability of the substance or of a component of the substance is determined as a function of at least one ambient condition, preferably the relative humidity and/or temperature of the environment of the substance, and the suitability indicator is calculated with at least one parameter relating to the ambient condition and with the stability indicator of the substance.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymorphous crystal modifications of a DPP-IV inhibitor, the preparation thereof and the use thereof for preparing a medicament.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-IL-23p19 binding compounds, in particular new humanized anti-IL-23p19 antibodies and therapeutic and diagnostic methods and compositions for using the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel peptides, polypeptides or proteins which bind specifically to brain cells and/or to the spinal cord. The peptides, polypeptides, or proteins can be components of a viral capsid and can be used to lead a recombinant viral vector selectively to the brain and/or spinal cord after systemic administration to a subject and to ensure tissue-specific expression of one or more transgenes there. The invention also relates to a recombinant viral vector, preferably an AAV vector, which comprises a capsid containing at least one of the claimed peptides, polypeptides, or proteins and which comprises at least one transgene packaged in the capsid. Said viral vector can be used, in particular for the therapeutic treatment of a disease or disorder of the brain and/or spinal cord. The invention further relates to cells and pharmaceutical compositions that comprise the viral vector according to the invention.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compounds specific for IL23A and BAFF, compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of use thereof. Nucleic acids, cells, and methods of production related to the compounds and compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 4-aminobenzoamidine (4-AMBA) salts of general formula (I) preferably the salts thereof with hydrochloric or hydrobromic acid, particularly preferred the dichloride salt.

Abstract: An inhalation training device and inhalation training system for practicing of an inhalation process of a patient. The inhalation training device has a that is housing attachable to and detachable from a mouthpiece of an inhaler designed to provide a drug to the patient and a microphone adapted to measure the airflow occurring in the mouthpiece of the inhaler during an inhalation process of the patient. The inhalation training system includes the inhalation training device, an inhaler and an electronic device configured for evaluation of a signal received from the inhalation training device and for visual and/or audio feedback to the patient.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (I), a process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of conditions having an association with the orexin sub-type 1 receptor. Ar, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 have meanings given in the description.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted bicyclic dihydropyrimidinones of formula 1 and their use as inhibitors of neutrophil elastase activity, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods of using the same as agents for treatment and/or prevention of pulmonary, gastrointestinal and genitourinary diseases, inflammatory diseases of the skin and the eye and other autoimmune and allergic disorders, allograft rejection, and oncological diseases.