Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of medicine, in particular of research and diagnosis. It relates more particularly to a novel tool for detecting antibodies in a biological sample originating from a mammal. This tool, which is in the form of a protein chip, can be used in screening for new targets of interest involved in the occurrence of an autoimmune disease, in particular of a disease affecting the nervous system of a mammal, and also in the diagnosis or the monitoring of the progression of such an autoimmune disease. The invention also relates to a method for producing such a tool and also to kits comprising it and enabling its use.

Abstract: The invention relates to certain low-molecular weight sulphated polysaccharide derivatives of marine native exopolysaccharides (EPSs) excreted by mesophilic marine bacteria from a deep hydrothermal environment, wherein said derivatives can be obtained by means of a method which comprises a step of free radical depolymerization of said native EPSs followed by a step of sulphating the resulting depolymerized derivatives. The present invention further relates to the use of said low-molecular weight sulphated polysaccharide derivatives as a wound-healing agent, particularly for preparing pharmaceutical compositions suitable for treating or preventing diseases of the connective tissues and particularly skin and gum tissues. The figure demonstrates how polysaccharide derivative GY 785 DRS according to the invention can stimulate fibroblast proliferation in latticed or reconstructed connective tissues at a concentration of 10 ?g (m) g/ml.

Abstract: The invention relates to certain low-molecular weight sulphated polysaccharide derivatives of marine native exopolysaccharides (EPSs) excreted by mesophilic marine bacteria from a deep hydrothermal environment, wherein said derivatives can be obtained by means of a method which comprises a step of free radical depolymerization of said native EPSs followed by a step of sulphating the resulting depolymerized derivatives. The present invention further relates to the use of said low-molecular weight sulphated polysaccharide derivatives as a wound-healing agent, particularly for preparing pharmaceutical compositions suitable for treating or preventing diseases of the connective tissues and particularly skin and gum tissues. The figure demonstrates how polysaccharide derivative GY 785 DRS according to the invention can stimulate fibroblast proliferation in latticed or reconstructed connective tissues at a concentration of 10 ?g (m) g/ml.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) a B subunit of Shiga toxin or a functional equivalent thereof which is able to bind the Gb3 receptor, complexed with an antigen and b) at least one ligand of CDl capable of stimulating NK T cells; and to a pharmaceutical composition and a medicament comprising said composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) a B subunit of Shiga toxin or a functional equivalent thereof which is able to bind the Gb3 receptor, complexed with an antigen and b) at least one ligand of CDI capable of stimulating NK T cells; and to a pharmaceutical composition and a medicament comprising said composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to certain low-molecular weight sulphated polysaccharide derivatives of marine native exopolysaccharides (EPSs) excreted by mesophilic marine bacteria from a deep hydrothermal environment, wherein said derivatives can be obtained by means of a method which comprises a step of free radical depolymerisation of said native EPSs followed by a step of sulphating the resulting depolymerised derivatives. The present invention further relates to the use of said low-molecular weight sulphated polysaccharide derivatives as a wound-healing agent, particularly for preparing pharmaceutical compositions suitable for treating or preventing diseases of the connective tissues and particularly skin and gum tissues. The figure demonstrates how polysaccharide derivative GY 785 DRS according to the invention can stimulate fibroblast proliferation in latticed or reconstructed connective tissues at a concentration of 10 ?g (m) g/ml.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for diagnosing thrombophilia in a subject suffering from HIV or from a systemic auto-immune disease, said method comprising determining in a blood sample obtained from said subject the level of free Protein S having Activated Protein C (APC) cofactor activity and the level of total Protein S.

Abstract: The invention relates to certain low-molecular weight sulphated polysaccharide derivatives of marine native exopolysaccharides (EPSs) excreted by mesophilic marine bacteria from a deep hydrothermal environment, wherein said derivatives can be obtained by means of a method which comprises a step of free radical depolymerisation of said native EPSs followed by a step of sulphating the resulting depolymerised derivatives. The present invention further relates to the use of said low-molecular weight sulphated polysaccharide derivatives as a wound-healing agent, particularly for preparing pharmaceutical compositions suitable for treating or preventing diseases of the connective tissues and particularly skin and gum tissues. The figure demonstrates how polysaccharide derivative GY 785 DRS according to the invention can stimulate fibroblast proliferation in latticed or reconstructed connective tissues at a concentration of 10 ?g (m) g/ml.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of fucans with a weight-average molar mass of between 5000 and 100 000 g/mol, for the purposes of bone grafting, engineering and regeneration.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of L-citrulline (I) or of one of its pharmaceutically acceptable salts in the preparation of a drug for the treatment of states or undernutrition as linked to a lowering of protein synthesis within the framework of pathologies which do not result from an intestinal insufficiency.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of certain low-molecular weight highly sulphated polysaccharide derivatives obtained from a bacterial polysaccharide for preparing a pharmaceutical composition suitable for modulating angiogenesis, particularly for use in accelerating vascular endothelial repair with a low haemorrhage risk in the event of thrombotic injuries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) a B subunit of Shiga toxin or a functional equivalent thereof which is able to bind the Gb3 receptor, complexed with an antigen and b) at least one ligand of CDI capable of stimulating NK T cells; and to a pharmaceutical composition and a medicament comprising said composition.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel non-invasive prenatal diagnostic method implemented with a sample of maternal blood. Said method enables prenatal diagnosis on isolated non-apoptotic epithelial foetal cells of maternal blood after they have been enriched by filtration, morphologically or immunologically and genetically analysed. Said method is advantageous in that it is perfectly harmless for the mother and the foetus and provides a highly sensitive and specific diagnosis. It enables early detection of a genetic or chromosomal abnormality of the foetus, of a genetic or infectious (viral, bacterial or parasitic) pathology of the foetus, of accurate genotype, and in particular of the genetic sex of the foetus.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a polysaccharide which is excreted by the Vibrio diabolicus species for the re-generation and protection of the non-mineralised connective tissue of the periodontium.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a polysaccharide which is excreted by the Vibrio diabolicus species for the engineering of non-mineralised connective tissues, in particular for skin and cartilage engineering.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, of at least one statin, or of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in combination with at least one compound of the following formula (I): in which R represents, —H, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for the preparation of a medicament intended for the prevention or treatment of atherosclerosis, in particular of primary or secondary atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes, or neurodegenerative diseases, in particular Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: A skin potential measurement system including a plurality of measurement electrodes (3) and a data processing unit (4, 2). The electrodes and the processing unit are in wireless communication. Each electrode receives a digital identification code and transmits an analog signal indicative of a patient's measured skin potential. The processing unit shapes the analog signal prior to digitization then processing thereof.

Abstract: A cell separation process for the isolation of pathogenic cells in a small concentration in a biological fluid specimen, including treating the biological specimen to modify in a differential manner selected rare cells and other cells and causing differential migration of cells that reacted during treatment versus cells that did not react during treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of certain low-molecular weight highly sulphated polysaccharide derivatives obtained from a bacterial polysaccharide for preparing a pharmaceutical composition suitable for modulating angiogenesis, particularly for use in accelerating vascular endothelial repair with a low haemorrhage risk in the event of thrombotic injuries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, of at least one statin, or of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in combination with at least one compound of the following formula (I): in which R represents, —H, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for the preparation of a medicament intended for the prevention or treatment of atherosclerosis, in particular of primary or secondary atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes, or neurodegenerative diseases, in particular Alzheimer's disease.