Abstract: Object matter of the invention is an optimized DNA sequence encoding the scFv(FRP5) antibody fragment. This novel sequence prevents the generation of the undesired by-product in the context of an scFv(FRP5)-ETA fusion protein, and possibly also other bacterially expressed scFv(FRP5)-containing fusion proteins. The DNA sequence of the scFv(FRP5) domain of scFv(FRP5)-ETA was modified by exchanging a distinct codon, thereby preventing an otherwise possible internal start of protein translation.

Abstract: Compounds can be used to act as inhibitors of enzymes having histone deacetylase activity for the medical therapy of conditions which predispose a person for the development of a disease, such as but not limited to cancer, inflammatory or metabolic diseases. Such conditions are linked to genetically inherited mutations of crucial genes which predispose a person with this condition to develop the disease phenotype. Thus, such compounds can be used for a suppressive therapeutic approach—the SUPPRESSION THERAPY—in order to inhibit or delay the onset or progression of the genetically predisposed disorder. Furthermore, a clinically used medicament can be manufactured for the SUPPRESSION THERAPY of such inherited predisposing conditions.

Abstract: Object matter of the invention is an optimized DNA sequence encoding the scFv(FRP5) antibody fragment. This novel sequence prevents the generation of the undesired by-product in the context of an scFv(FRP5)-ETA fusion protein, and possibly also other bacterially expressed scFv(FRP5)-containing fusion proteins. The DNA sequence of the scFv(FRP5) domain of scFv(FRP5)-ETA was modified by exchanging a distinct codon, thereby preventing an otherwise possible internal start of protein translation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining whether a treatment of a disorder with an HDAC inhibitor is to be started/continued or not comprising determining the level of histone acetylation in the sample by use of an antibody capable of binding to acetylated histone, and classifying the disorder as to be treated with an HDAC inhibitor when the level of histone acetylation is significantly lower than that of a reference sample. The invention further relates to the diagnostic and prognostic use of specific antibodies and cell lines producing them.

Abstract: The present invention provides a surprising therapeutic beneficial use for the topical application of valproic acid as a single agent therapy for patients suffering from mild to moderate acne vulgaris. Topically applied VPA has a clinical efficacy comparable to that of the marketed standard medication for this indication, isotretinoin. Furthermore, topically applied VPA is on average well to very well tolerated. The invention relates to the topical medical use of VPA for the treatment of acne vulgaris and comprises the topical application of VPA or of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.