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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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 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.

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: A subject of the invention is a product comprising at least one Cdc25 phosphatase inhibitor in combination with at least one other anti-cancer agent for a therapeutic use which is simultaneous, separate or spread over time in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use as cdc25 phosphatase inhibitors, in particular cdc25-C phosphatase, and CD45 phosphatase, of compounds of general formula (I), wherein: W represents O or S. In accordance with the invention, the compounds of general formula (I) can in particular be used for preparing a medicine for cancer treatment.

Abstract: Novel imidazole compounds of the formula wherein the substituents are as defined in the application having antitumoral activity and use thereof.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use as cdc25 phosphatase inhibitors, in particular cdc25-C phosphatase, and CD45 phosphatase, of compounds of general formula (I), wherein: W represents O or S. In accordance with the invention, the compounds of general formula (I) can in particular be used for preparing a medicine for cancer treatment.

Abstract: A subject of the present Application is novel derivatives of benzimidazole and imidazo-pyridine which have a good affinity for certain sub-types of melanocortin receptors, in particular the MC4 receptors. They are particularly useful for treating pathological conditions and diseases in which one or more melanocortin receptors are involved. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing said products.

Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification and pharmaceutical salts thereof having a good affinity for sub-types of melanocortin receptors making them useful for treating diseases in which such receptors are included such as pain, inflammatory conditions, etc.

Abstract: Derivatives of imidazopyridine which have a good affinity for certain sub-types of melanocortin receptors, in particular MC4 receptors and are useful for treating pathological states and diseases in which one or more melanocortin receptors are involved and pharmaceutical compositions containing said products.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use as cdc25 phosphatase inhibitors, in particular cdc25-C phosphatase, and CD45 phosphatase, of compounds of general formula (I), wherein: W represents O or S. In accordance with the invention, the compounds of general formula (I) can in particular be used for preparing a medicine for cancer treatment.

Abstract: A subject of the present application is new benzimidazole derivatives of formula in which A, Y, R1, R2, R3 and R4 represent different variable groups. These products have an antagonist activity of GnRH (Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone). The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing said products and their use for the preparation of a medicament.