Abstract: The invention concerns a device for injecting a solid medicine (10) comprising a body (2) inside which moves along a general forward moving axis (X-X) a bevelled (34) needle (4) wherein is introduced the medicine (10), said injection device (1) further comprising retaining means for preventing the medicine from falling (10) prior to being injected. The invention is characterized in that the medicine (10) is retained through an elastic deformation imparted to the needle (4) by the retaining means or by an elastic deformation of the retaining means themselves, or still by the combined flexibility of those two means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides with anti-proliferative activity, of sequence SEQ ID No. 1, SEQ ID No. 2 or SEQ ID No. 3.

Abstract: A method for implanting or inserting a solid or semisolid formulation containing at least one active principle uses a device comprising one part set inside the body of the patient and which conditions the solid or semisolid form, brings these conditioning action to the deposit site, injects or inserts in this deposit site, and withdraws after injection or insertion, with one part remaining outside and activating the functions of the device. The invention also concerns a sustained-release solid formulation for parenteral administration comprising a homogeneous mixture of an active principle in non-dispersed state and of a biologically compatible and biodegradable excipient, in which the amount of active principle is at least 50% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new derivatives of imidazo, pyrimido and diazepine-pyrimidine-dione of the general formula (I) in which R1, R2, L1, L2, Y, Z and A are various and varying groups. These products exhibit a good affinity for certain sub-types of cannabinoid receptors, in particular the CB2 receptors. They are particularly useful for treating pathological conditions and diseases in which one or more cannabinoid receptors are involved. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing said products, and to the use thereof for preparing a drug.

Abstract: A syringe for parenteral injection of a semi-solid formulation. The syringe includes a hollow element forming a reservoir for the semi-solid product to be injected between a plunger and a needle hub urged in contact with the reservoir end. The plunger comes into direct contact with the hub when the dose contained in the reservoir-forming element has been injected. The element forming a reservoir and the needle are maintained mutually interlocked at the hub through a mount or case receiving the element forming a reservoir.

Abstract: The present application relates to a new process for the asymmetric production of 3-(pyridin-4-yl)-3-hydroxy-pentanoic acid derivatives, which are useful intermediates in the manufacture of compounds that are known to show antiproliferative activity.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of a phenothiazine derivative of formula (I), wherein: R represents the hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical, arylalkyl, or —C(O)R?, for preparing a medicine for preventing and/or treating hearing loss.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel method for synthesis of 1,4-morpholine-2,5-diones of formula (I), wherein: R, R1, R2, R3 and R4 independently represent various radicals, by oxidizing the ketone function of a cyclic compound of formula (II).

Abstract: A process for preparing recombinant heterocarpine with the complete sequence of heterocarpine (SEQ. ID. NO. 10), expression vectors comprising a polynucleotide encoding for heterocarpine, host cells transformed or transfected by said expression vectors as well as a process for obtaining heterocarpine by means of said transformed or transfected host cells are described where in the recombinant heterocarpine obtained is used to treat cancer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to peptide analogues of fragment of parathyroid hormone (PTH) or parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP), a method of using said analogues alone or in combination with a bisphosphonate or calcitonin to treat osteoporosis and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said analogues alone or in combination with a bisphosphonate or calcitonin.

Abstract: A subject of the present invention is novel compounds comprising 2 or 3 benzothiazole-4,7-dione- or benzooxazole-4,7-dione-type units, which inhibit the cdc25 phosphatases, in particular cdc25-C phosphatase. These compounds can in particular be used in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a product comprising (1R)-1-[(({2R)-2-amino-3-[(8S)-8-(cyclohexylmethyl) -2-phenyl-5,6-dihydroimidazo [1,2-a]pyrazin-7(8H)-yl]-3-oxopropyl}dithio)methyl]-2-[(8S)-8-(cyclohexylmethyl) -2-phenyl-5,6-dihydrolmidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-7(8H)-yl]-2-oxoethylamine in association with an analgesic agent selected from morphine, the similar or a morphine derivative, sodium channel inhibitors, non-steroidal antiflammatory agents (AINS), glutamatergic system inhibitors, tricycle antidepressants and gabaergic derivatives for simultaneous therapeutic use which is separated or out over the time for pain treatment or prevention.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of (1R)-1-[({(2R)-2-amino-3-[(8S)-8-(cyclohexylmethyl)-2-phenyl-5,6-dihydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-7(8H)-yl]-3-oxopropyl}dithio)methyl]-2-[(8S)-8-(cyclohexylmethyl)-2-phenyl-5,6-dihydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-7(8H)-yl]-2-oxoethylamine or an pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for preparing a drug for preventing or treating pain.

Abstract: Disclosed is a series of somatostatin-dopamine chimeric analogs which retain both somatostatin and dopamine activity in vivo. An example is: 6-n-propyl-8?-ergolinglmethylthioacetyl-D-Phe-c-(Cys-Tyr-D-Trp-Lys-Abu-Cys)-Thr-NH2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides with anti-proliferative activity, of sequence SEQ ID No. 1, SEQ ID No. 2 or SEQ ID No. 3.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device which is used to inject an implant (6) into tissues (50). The inventive device is characterized in that it comprises : a main hollow body (2; 2?) having a hollow needle (4; 4?) fixed thereto, into which the implant (6) is introduced; a secondary body (26; 26?) which is disposed coaxially inside the main body (2; 2?) and which surrounds the needle (4; 4?); and a plunger rod (36; 36?) which can slide coaxially inside the hollow needle (4; 4?).

Abstract: Disclosed is a series of somatostatin-dopamine chimeric analogs which retain both somatostatin and dopamine activity in vivo.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to imidazolyl derivatives of formula (I) where the substituents are defined in the specification, which are useful as agonists or antagonists of somatostatin receptors.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel imidazole derivatives of general formula (I), wherein Z? and Z represent different variable groups. Said products have an antitumoral activity. The invention also concerns pharmaceutical compositions containing said products and their use for preparing antitumoral medicine.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use or a fragment of botulinum toxin having said toxin activity for preparing a medicine for reversibly desensitizing an area of the skin, said skin area being designed to receive injections. Said injections can be related, for example, to repeated delivery of insulin, growth hormones or other medicines in injectable form.