Abstract: The invention relates to a method for inhibiting CD95-independent apoptosis, comprising the following steps: (a) blocking the bonding of HIV-1 gp120 on receptors CD4 and/or CXCR4 or of a factor competing for this bonding, and/or (b) inhibiting the signal path induced by the bonding of (a). The invention also relates to a system for identifying substances which can be utilized for inhibiting CD95-independent apoptosis.

Abstract: The invention relates to dendrimers comprising an initiator core with at least two functional groups and at least two saccharides, a process for preparing sch dendrimers as well as uses thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a DNA encoding a peptide of a papilloma virus major capsid protein. Furthermore, this invention deals with a papilloma virus genome containing such a DNA. In addition, this invention concerns proteins encoded by the papilloma virus genome and virus-like particles as well as antibodies directed thereagainst and the use thereof and the use thereof in diagnosis, treatment and vaccination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a DNA construct containing a cDNA sequence for human poly(ADP-ribose)-polymerase, cell lines containing the DNA construct, and a process for identifying DNA-damaging substances by means of these cell lines which overexpress poly(ADP-ribose)-polymerase.

Abstract: The antenna system of the invention is insulated on the outside and when inserted in a dissipative medium has a fixed complex resistance. When the antenna is supplied with HF energy through a coaxial cable, only that area of the medium immediately around the antenna is heated. The area surrounding the insulated HF feed line is not heated, or such heating is negligible, since, owing to the fixed complex resistance of the antenna in the medium, any return of energy along the feed line is prevented. The antenna system of the invention is suitable for use in the tumor-therapy field as a hyperthermic microwave applicator for limited local heating of cancerous tissue.