Abstract: The present invention pertains to a diagnostic and therapeutic method for assessing whether a patient is susceptible to the treatment of an ester-prodrug. The methods of the invention include the analysis of carboxyelesterase 2 (CES2)-expression in tumor samples as a predictive value for the assessment of treatment success with an ester-prodrug of a chemotherapeutic agent. Alternatively, the invention provides methods involving the analysis of the urinary ratio of the prodrug and the active therapeutic as another predictive value for assessing treatment susceptibility.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the use of podophyllotoxin derivatives, such as CAP7.1, in methods for inhibition of and/or prevention of the growth and/or survival of cancer stem cells. The invention discloses the surprisingly specific activity of the compounds in accordance with the invention against a cancer stem cell population. In this respect the present invention provides the use of the compounds as described in the treatment of cancer, specifically of cancers which have a high risk of developing metastases, chemotherapeutic resistances and/or cancer relapse. Provided are novel methods of cancer treatment, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds as described, for use in such treatment methods.

Abstract: Compounds for treatment of a patient having a tumor that is metastatic and/or that reduces an organ function, wherein the compounds are of the general formula: wherein X is O, NH and S, wherein n is 0, 1 or 2, wherein R1 and R2 are H, methyl or ethyl, or together form a group CR3R4, and wherein R3 and R4 are H, methyl or ethyl.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the use of podophyllotox in derivatives, such as CAP7.1, in methods for inhibition of and/or prevention of the growth and/or survival of cancer stem cells. The invention discloses the surprisingly specific activity of the compounds in accordance with the invention against a cancer stem cell population. In this respect the present invention provides the use of the compounds as described in the treatment of cancer, specifically of cancers which have a high risk of developing metastases, chemotherapeutic resistances and/or cancer relapse. Provided are novel methods of cancer treatment, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds as described, for use in such treatment methods.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the use of podophyllotox in derivatives, such as CAP7.1, in methods for inhibition of and/or prevention of the growth and/or survival of cancer stem cells. The invention discloses the surprisingly specific activity of the compounds in accordance with the invention against a cancer stem cell population. In this respect the present invention provides the use of the compounds as described in the treatment of cancer, specifically of cancers which have a high risk of developing metastases, chemotherapeutic resistances and/or cancer relapse. Provided are novel methods of cancer treatment, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds as described, for use in such treatment methods.

Abstract: Provided are peptides capable of inhibiting proliferation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) derived from the third extracellular domain of T-cell immune response cDNA7 (TIRC7) costimulatory molecule are described. Compositions comprising such peptides and their use for the treatment of immune diseases are provided.

Abstract: Provided are peptides capable of inhibiting proliferation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) derived from the third extracellular domain of T-cell immune response cDNA7 (TIRC7) costimulatory molecule are described. Compositions comprising such peptides and their use for the treatment of immune diseases are provided.

Abstract: Provided are methods of diagnosing an early immune activation by detecting T-cell immune response cDNA 7 (TIRC7); in particular, TIRC7 as an early biomarker for the detection of transplant rejection in a non-invasive diagnostic methods is described that replaces biopsy intervention with a simple diagnostic method for monitoring after transplantation and furthermore, kits for uses in such methods of diagnosis are provided.

Abstract: Compounds for treatment of a patient having a tumour that is metastatic and/or that reduces an organ function, wherein the compounds are of the general formula: wherein X is O, NH and S, wherein n is 0, 1 or 2, wherein R1 and R2 are H, methyl or ethyl, or together form a group CR3R4, and wherein R3 and R4 are H, methyl or ethyl.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of inflammatory disorders is disclosed, particularly the treatment of arthritis. The method comprises particular therapeutic and preventive treatment regimens for the administration of a T-cell immune response cDNA 7 (TIRC7) antagonist, preferably an anti-TIRC7 antibody. Particularly useful monoclonal, in particular chimeric anti-TIRC7 antibodies are described. Furthermore, a combination therapy for the treatment of an inflammatory disease, particularly rheumatoid arthritis, is provided involving the use of TIRC7 antagonist, such as anti-TIRC7 antibody in conjunction with an anti-inflammatory drug such as TNF-? antagonist.

Abstract: A novel therapeutic and diagnostic target in the treatment of Cytokine Release Syndrome is provided. More specifically, a novel target is disclosed in the treatment of CRS occurring with diseases such as bacterial and viral infection as well as adverse reaction in drug therapy.