Abstract: The invention provides an isolated protein which is a member of the TNF ligand superfamily and comprises: i) a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence of figure (1); or ii) a variant of the polypeptide of i).

Abstract: A nozzle, for use in a fluid dispensing device, having a body defining a fluid flow channel which is shaped to impart acceleration and angular momentum to fluid passing therethrough, an inlet port formed in the body and defining an inlet to the channel, and an outlet port formed in the body and defining an outlet from the channel, wherein the fluid flow channel includes a swirl chamber having a plurality of swirl chamber segments, the swirl chamber being located between the channel inlet and the channel outlet, wherein the body is comprised of a mating assembly of a plurality of like component parts, each of the component parts providing one of the swirl chamber segments; wherein the fluid flow channel includes a plurality of inlets to the swirl chamber for feeding fluid into the swirl chamber and wherein each of the component parts provides one of the swirl chamber inlets; wherein the swirl chamber inlets are positioned to feed fluid into respectively different swirl chamber segments and wherein the swirl ch

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein X represents a H atom, or a CH2OH group, Y represents a H atom, or a CH2OH group, but X and Y are not both CH2OH groups and Ar is selected from or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein: R1 represents a group selected from: i) phenyl optionally substituted with one or two substituents independently selected from Me, OMe, CF3, F, Cl and NMe2; furanyl, thiophenyl, pyrrolyl, pyridyl, cyclohexyl or naphthyl, each of which is optionally substituted with one or two substituents independently selected from Me, OMe, CF3, F, Cl and NMe2; and iii) benzo[1,3]dioxo5-yl or 2,3-dihydrobenzo[1,4]dioxin-6-yl; R2 represents CF3, C1-4alkyl, or CHF2; when R1 represents optionally substituted furanyl, thiophenyl, pyrrolyl, pyridyl or naphthyl, R3 represents Et; when R1 represents optionally substituted cyclohexyl, R3 represents Et or Me; otherwise R3 represents Et, Me, Br or OMe, compositions containing them, their use in therapy, for example in the treatment of tuberculosis, and methods for the preparation of such compounds, are provided, together with certain novel compounds.

Abstract: The present invention discloses humanised anti-IL-18 antibodies, methods of manufacture, and methods of treatment with said antibodies. Further disclosed are screening methods using for example surface plasmon resonance to identify antibodies with therapeutic potential.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that inhibit Lp-PLA2 activity, processes for their preparation, to compositions containing them and to their use in the treatment of diseases associated with the activity of Lp-PLA2, for example atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and/or diabetic macular edema.

Abstract: There is provided a drug dispenser device comprising a housing; extending from the housing, an outlet for insertion into a body cavity of a patient; provided to the housing and moveable with respect thereto, a drug discharge device having a longitudinal axis and comprising a container for storing a drug formulation to be dispensed, a discharge mechanism and a discharge channel from the container for discharge of the drug formulation to the outlet; connecting to the drug discharge device, a container collar; connecting to the container collar and moveable with respect thereto along the longitudinal axis of the drug discharge device, a transfer element, the transfer element including an actuating portion; provided to the housing, at least one finger operable member moveable to apply a force to the actuating portion of the transfer element to move the transfer element along the longitudinal axis in a first direction; linking the container collar with the transfer element, a biasing mechanism to store biasing ene

Abstract: A sustained release formulation of lamotrigine or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof and methods of treatment and uses thereof.

Abstract: An oral care composition which is a liquid at or below room temperature and which forms a two-phase cloudy system at body temperature and wherein the composition comprises a water-soluble non-ionic polymer, such as HPC, having a cloud point in the composition at a temperature no higher than about 38° C., for combating (i.e. helping to prevent, inhibit and/or treat) dentinal hypersensitivity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treatment or prevention of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases and conditions by inhibiting or modifying histone demethylation. In a further aspect the invention relates to a method for identifying agents useful in said methods of treatment. The invention particularly describes the role of certain histone demethylase enzymes in these diseases and conditions and their use as therapeutic and screening targets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): or a salt thereof; which is an inhibitor of spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk) and therefore potentially of use in treating diseases resulting from inappropriate activation of mast and/or basophil cells, macrophages, and B-cells and related inflammatory responses and tissue damage, for instance inflammatory disease and/or allergic disorders, and in cancer therapy, specifically heme malignancies, chronic spontaneous urticaria and autoimmune conditions.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition comprising a source of fluoride ions and from 0.01-1.5% w/w of a xanthan gum, from 0.01-1.5% w/w of a polyacrylic acid, from 0.01-2.0% w/w of a carageenan gum and a thickening silica and wherein the composition has a pH of between 5.5 and 6.5.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): or a salt thereof; which is an inhibitor of spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk) and therefore potentially of use in treating diseases resulting from inappropriate activation of mast cells, macrophages, and B-cells and related inflammatory responses and tissue damage, for instance inflammatory disease and/or allergic disorders, and in cancer therapy, specifically heme malignancies, and autoimmune conditions.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): or a salt thereof; which is an inhibitor of spleen tyrosine kinase (SYK) and therefore potentially of use in treating diseases resulting from inappropriate activation of mast cells, macrophages, and B-cells and related inflammatory responses and tissue damage, for instance inflammatory diseases and/or allergic conditions, in cancer therapy, specifically heme malignancies, and autoimmune conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel chemical process for the synthesis of 2-ethyoxycarbonylamino-5-(4-fluorobenzylamino)-nitrobenzene and its use in the preparation of 2-amino-4-(4-fluorobenzylamino)-1-ethoxycarbonylaminobenzene (retigabine/ezogabine) and its polymorphic forms thereof.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method for identifying a patient as a candidate for treatment with an aggrecanase inhibitor. Also provided is a method of evaluating the effectiveness of an aggrecanase inhibitor.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for determining the activity of Lp-PLA2 in at least one sample from an animal. The invention also relates to methods for determining the inhibition of Lp-PLA2 activity in samples from animals that are administered an Lp-PLA2 inhibitor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is novel process for preparation of atovaquone, which process includes reacting 1H-2-benzopyran-1,4(3H)-dione with 4-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclohexanecarbaldehyde. The invention further discloses novel intermediates useful in the preparation of atovaquone.

Abstract: Antisense oligomers useful for modulating hepatitis B virus infections, and for the treatment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis B virus-related conditions in animals including humans. More particularly, antisense oligomers with modified nucleotides for treatment of HBV in animals, more particularly antisense oligomers comprising 2?O-4?C-methylene-bridged sugars, or nucleotides with other 2?O-4?C bridged sugars, also known as locked nucleic acids (LNA), for treatment of HBV in animals, and more particularly for treatment of HBV in humans.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benzylpiperazine derivatives such as compounds of formula (I), which have activity as agonists of the GPR38 receptor and the use of such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions thereof in the preparation of medicaments suitable for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.