Abstract: The present invention relates to the isolation of a cDNA clone encoding the calcium sensor in human placenta and subsequent Northern blots confirming the mRNA expression also in human parathyroid and kidney tubule cells. Close sequence similarity is demonstrated with the rat Heymann nephritis antigen, a glycoprotein of the kidney tubule brush border with calcium binding ability. Immunohistochemistry substantiates a tissue distribution of the calcium sensor protein similar to that previously described for the Heymann antigen. It is proposed that the identified calcium sensor protein constitutes a universal sensor for recognition of variation in extracellular calcium, and that it plays a key role for calcium regulation via different organ systems. The calcium sensor protein belongs to the LDL-superfamily of glycoproteins, claimed to function primarily as protein receptors, but with functionally important calcium binding capacity.

Abstract: A nucleic sequence coding for a protein involved in the vesicular transport of acetylcholine, the corresponding protein and the promoter sequences implicated in expressing said protein are disclosed. The invention also discloses expression vectors containing said sequence and the therapeutic use of said sequence or said vectors.

Abstract: Hybridoma cell lines producing monoclonal antibodies specific to the human epidermal growth factor receptor are disclosed. The antibodies are capable of inhibiting the growth of human tumor cells expressing human epidermal growth factor receptors. Therapeutic uses of these monoclonal antibodies by themselves and in combination with anti-neoplastic agents are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing schizophrenia, said method being based on the detection in vitro of the presence of the allele Ep of the microsatellite HUNTH01 in the gene TH. The invention also relates to the primers used for implementing said method.

Abstract: Cell compositions containing mononuclear phagocyte systems cells, and their use in cell therapy, e.g. adoptive immunotherapy, are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are described wherein R1 is hydrogen, -(lower alkyl)q(CO2R6 or OH), —CN, —C(R7)═NOR8, NO2, —O(lower alkyl)R9, —C≡C—R10, —CR11═C(R12)(R13), —C(═O)CH2C(═O)CO2H, —CO(R14), alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, carbamoyl, thiocarbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl, substituted thiocarbamoyl, sulphamoyl or an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing ring, m, n, o and p are independently zero or 1 and R2, R3, R4 and R5 are various groups; and physiologically acceptable salts, N-oxides and prodrugs thereof. The compounds have endothelin antagonist activity and are useful as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The invention concerns pyrrole derivatives of general formula (I) useful for treatment and prevention of diseases in which are involved viruses of the herpes family and/or cytokines in particular TNF&agr;.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new viral vectors derived from adenoviruses, their preparation and utilization in gene therapy. It relates particularly to defective recombinant adenoviruses wherein the Iva2 gene at least is inactivated.

Abstract: 4-acetoxy-2&agr;-benzoyloxy-5&bgr;, 20-epoxy-1&bgr;, 7&bgr;, 10&bgr;-trihydroxy-9-oxo-11-taxen-13&agr;-y1(2R,3S)-3-t-butoxycarbonylamino-3-phenyl-2-hydroxypropionate trihydrate obtained by a process of centrifugal partition chromatography.

Abstract: New taxoids of general formula (I), their preparation, and pharmaceutical compounds containing them. In general formula (I), for example, Ar represents an aryl radical, R represents an alkoxyacetyl radical, R1 represents a benzoyl radical or a radical of formula R2—O—CO— in which R2 represents an optionally substituted alkyl radical, an alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, bicycloalkyl, phenyl or heterocyclyl radical. The new products of general formula (I) have a remarkable antitumor activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures which can be isolated from grains of Eugenis Jambolana Lamarck, the preparation of such mixtures, the medicaments containing said mixtures or constituents of said mixtures, and the use of these mixtures and constituents for the preparation of a medicament.

Abstract: The present invention relates to injectable compositions containing a dalfopristine/quinupristine combination comprising an aqueous solution containing the dalfopristine/quinopristine combination and an additive intended to avoid or reduce the intolerance effects at the site of injection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the isolation of a cDNA clone encoding the calcium sensor in human placenta and subsequent Northern blots confirming the mRNA expression also in human parathyroid and kidney tubule cells. Close sequence similarity is demonstrated with the rat Heymann nephritis antigen, a glycoprotein of the kidney tubule brush border with calcium binding ability. Immunohistochemistry substantiates a tissue distribution of the calcium sensor protein similar to that previously described for the Heymann antigen. It is proposed that the identified calcium sensor protein constitutes a universal sensor for recognition of variation in extracellular calcium, and that it plays a key role for calcium regulation via different organ systems. The calcium sensor protein belongs to the LDL-superfamily of glycoproteins, claimed to function primarily as protein receptors, but with functionally important calcium binding capacity.

Abstract: Peptides capable of inhibiting the transforming activity of activated p21 proteins, their preparation and compositions containing them are disclosed. Particular regions of the GAP protein have been identified and characterized that are involved in the transduction of activation signals of p21 proteins. Peptides derived from GAP protein but carrying an effector region rendered non-functional have been shown to inhibit the p21 signaling route. The products according to the invention are useful in pharmaceutical compositions to inhibit the transformation activity of ras genes whose transformation proceeds by a functional p21-GAP interaction.

Abstract: Novel taxoids of general formula (I), the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing same, are disclosed. In general formula (I), Z is a hydrogen atom or a radical of general formula (H), wherein R.sub.1 is an optionally substituted benzoyl radical or a radical R.sub.2 --O--CO--, where R.sub.2 is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, bicycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or heterocyclyl radical; R.sub.3 is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, naphthyl or aromatic heterocyclic radical; R.sub.4 is a hydroxy radical or an alkoxy, alkenyloxy, optionally substituted alkynyloxy, alkanoyloxy, alkenoyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkoxyacetyl or alkyloxycarbonyloxy radical, or a cycloalkyloxy, cycloalkenyloxy, arylcarbonyloxy or heterocyclylcarbonyloxy radical; and R.sub.5 is an optionally substituted alkoxy radical or a cycloalkyloxy or cycloalkenyloxy radical.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biosynthetic process for preparing cobalamines. More precisely, it relates to a process for amplifying the production of cobalamines and, more specifically, of coenzyme B.sub.12 by means of recombinant DNA techniques and/or by means of adding a novel cobalamine precursor.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for treating abnormal cell proliferation in the brain by administering a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof: ##STR1## in which R represents a hydrogen atom or an acetyl, alkoxyacetyl or alkyl radical, R.sub.1 represents a benzoyl radical or a radical R.sub.2 --O--CO-- wherein R.sub.2 represents an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, bicycloalkyl, phenyl or heterocyclylic radical, and Ar represents an aryl radical.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of heterocyclic carboxamide compounds for preventing or reducing self-administration, by a human or animal patient, of a drug or a substance capable of giving rise to pharmacomania or to overuse. The preferred types of drugs or substances are nicotine, caffeine, benzodiazepines, narcotics, and hallucinogens.

Abstract: This invention relates to stabilized nanoparticles which may be filtered under sterile conditions, comprising at least one hydrophobic, water-insoluble and non-water-dispersible polymer or copolymer (and optionally an active principle) which is emulsified in an aqueous solution or suspension comprising a phospholipid and a bile salt.

Abstract: Expression plasmids comprising a nucleic acid sequence of interest controlled by a T7 bacteriophage promoter and a stabilizing region comprising all or part of the par region of the RP4 plasmid or a derivative thereof. The invention also concerns the use of said plasmids in the production of recombinant products.