Abstract: The present invention relates an in-vitro method for diagnosis and/or prognosis of a disease in a tissue sample obtained from a mammalian subject comprising (i) Determining the level of a first biomarker using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI)-imaging in the sample; (ii) Performing a histochemical staining of the sample; (iii) Determining the ratio of the levels of a second biomarker and a reference marker using fluorescence in situ-hybridization (FISH); wherein the same sample is used in steps (i) to (iii).

Abstract: A method for determining an expression of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) of a subject. The method includes providing a sample from the subject; measuring one of (i) amounts of two or more proteins in the sample, each protein having a molecular weight substantially equal to 4740, 8404, 8419, 8435, 8450, 8455, 8465, 8570, 8607 or 8626 atomic mass units, and (ii) amounts of at least one of human cystein-rich intestinal protein 1 (CRIP1), one or more variants of the human cystein-rich intestinal protein 1 (CRIP1 variants), and proteolytic digestion products thereof in the sample; and comparing the amounts of the proteins to control amounts, which control amounts are determinative of the expression of the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2.

Abstract: A method for determining an expression of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) of a subject. The method includes providing a sample from the subject; measuring one of (i) amounts of two or more proteins in the sample, each protein having a molecular weight substantially equal to 4740, 8404, 8419, 8435, 8450, 8455, 8465, 8570, 8607 or 8626 atomic mass units, and (ii) amounts of at least one of human cystein-rich intestinal protein 1 (CRIP1), one or more variants of the human cystein-rich intestinal protein 1 (CRIP1 variants), and proteolytic digestion products thereof in the sample; and comparing the amounts of the proteins to control amounts, which control amounts are determinative of the expression of the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the histologic classification of a tissue section. The method includes acquiring a mass spectrometric image and a light-optical image of the same tissue section (the optical image having a higher spatial resolution than the mass spectrometric image) and combining optical information on the structures of a subarea of the tissue section with mass spectrometric information on the subarea (the structures not being spatially resolved in the mass spectrometric image).

Abstract: Carbohydrate-containing polymers which can have an HLB* of from about 10 to about 20 are disclosed. The compounds comprise a hydrophilic polymer portion, a carbohydrate portion comprising from 1 to about 20 naturally occurring, identical or different, monosaccharide units, at least one bifunctional spacer coupling the carbohydrate portion to the hydrophilic polymer portion, and a potentiator moiety. The potentiator moiety can be is a crosslinking moiety located within the hydrophilic polymer or a hydrophobic, hydrophilic or ionic moiety. Processes for the preparation and use of such polymers are also disclosed.

Abstract: Polyaspartamide derivatives as adsorbents for bile acids, polyaspartamide derivatives loaded with bile acids and process for their preparation and their use as pharmaceuticals.alpha.- or .beta.-linked polyaspartamide derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.I, R.sup.II, R.sup.III, R.sup.IV, r, s, t, u and v have the stated meanings, are described. They adsorb bile acids and can be used as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Polyaspartamide derivatives as adsorbents for bile acids, polyaspartamide derivatives loaded with bile acids and process for their preparation and their use as pharmaceuticals.alpha..sup.- or .beta.-linked polyaspartamide derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.I R.sup.II, R.sup.III, R.sup.IV, r, s, t, u and v have the stated meanings, are described. They adsorb bile acids and can be used as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmacological composition comprising a polyelectrolyte complex, in particular a polyacid with an average particle size of less than 15 .mu.m and an active agent, among which are active peptides, proteins, enzymes, enzyme inhibitors, antigens, cytostatics, antiinflamatory agents, antibiotics and vaccines. The said composition ensures that the active agent is converted in a non-deleterious manner into a form which can be administered. In addition, the biodistribution, bioavailability and absorption of the pharmaceutical are beneficially affected.

Abstract: Nanoparticles containing an active substance and a ketalized polytartramidic acid, process for their preparation, and use thereof. Nanoparticles containing an active substance and a ketalized polytartramidic acid are suitable as vehicles for active substances, in particular for peptides and proteins. Processes for the preparation of the nanoparticles are described.

Abstract: Crosslinked, nitrogen-containing vinyl copolymers having units of the formula I ##STR1## and physiologically tolerated salts thereof, in which, in formula I, A1, A2, R, w, x, y and z have the meanings given, a process for their preparation and the use of the compounds as medicaments, active compound carriers and foodstuff auxiliaries are described.

Abstract: Polycondensates which contain tartaric acid derivatives, processes for their preparation and use thereof.The invention relates to polycondensates which consist of at least 95 mol % of recurring structural units of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is a 2,3-O-alkylidenetartaric acid derivative (II) or furo[2,5] (V), alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or a heterocycle, X is --O-- --NH-- or --S-- and R.sup.2 is 2,3-O-alkylidene-L-threitol (III) or a compound of the formula VI, alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or a heterocycle, with the proviso that more than 5 mol % of the radicals R.sup.1 and/or R.sup.2 are present in the polycondensate of the formula I, where R.sup.1 is compound of the formula II or R.sup.2 is a compound of the formula III or R.sup.1 is a compound of the formula II and R.sup.2 is a compound of the formula III, or in which more than 5 mol % of the radicals R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are present in the polycondensate of the formula I, wherea) R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to polycondensates which consist of at least 95 mol % of recurring structural units of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is a 2,3-O-alkylidenetartaric acid derivative (II) or furo[2,5] (V), alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or a heterocycle, X is --O--, --NH-- or --S-- and R.sup.2 is 2,3-O-alkylidene-L-threitol (III) or a compound of the formula VI, alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or a heterocycle, with the proviso that more than 5 mol % of the radicals R.sup.1 and/or R.sup.2 are present in the polycondensate of the formula I, where R.sup.1 is compound of the formula II or R.sup.2 is a compound of the formula III or R.sup.1 is a compound of the formula II and R.sup.2 is a compound of the formula III, or in which more than 5 mol % of the radicals R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are present in the polycondensate of the formula I, wherea) R.sup.1 is a compound of the formula V and R.sup.2 is a compound of the formula VI, orb) R.sup.

Abstract: Carbohydrate-containing polymers which can have an HLB* of from about 10 to about 20 are disclosed. The compounds comprise a hydrophilic polymer portion, a carbohydrate portion comprising from 1 to about 20 naturally occurring, identical or different, monosaccharide units, at least one bifunctional spacer coupling the carbohydrate portion to the hydrophilic polymer portion, and a potentiator moiety. The potentiator moiety can be is a crosslinking moiety located within the hydrophilic polymer or a hydrophobic, hydrophilic or ionic moiety. Processes for the preparation and use of such polymers are also disclosed.

Abstract: Polyvinylamine derivatives having hydrophilic centers, processes for their preparation and the use of the compounds as a medicament, active compound carrier and foodstuff auxiliary.Polyvinylamine derivatives containing hydrophilic centers, of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, X, w, x, y and z have the meanings given, and a process for their preparation, and the use of these compounds as medicaments, active compound carriers and foodstuff auxiliaries are described. Highly pure polyvinylamines having the recurring unit of the formula Ia ##STR2## the preparation of which is likewise described, are used in particular as starting substances for the preparation.

Abstract: Crosslinked, nitrogen-containing vinyl copolymers having units of the formula I ##STR1## and physiologically tolerated salts thereof, in which, in formula I, A1, A2, R, w, x, y and z have the meanings given, a process for their preparation and the use of the compounds as medicaments, active compound carriers and foodstuff auxiliaries are described.

Abstract: Polycondensates which contain tartaric acid derivatives, processes for their preparation and use thereof.The invention relates to polycondensates which consist of at least 95 mol % of recurring structural units of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is a 2,3-O-alkylidenetartaric acid derivative (II) or furo[2,5] (V), alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or a heterocycle, X is --O--, --NH-- or --S-- and R.sup.2 is 2,3-O-alkylidene-L-threitol (III) or a compound of the formula VI, alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or a heterocycle, with the proviso that more than 5 mol % of the radicals R.sup.1 and/or R.sup.2 are present in the polycondensate of the formula I, where R.sup.1 is compound of the formula II or R.sup.2 is a compound of the formula III or R.sup.1 is a compound of the formula II and R.sup.2 is a compound of the formula III, or in which more than 5 mol % of the radicals R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are present in the polycondensate of the formula I, wherea) R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to biologically degradable polymers, in particular polyaminodicarboxylic acid-co-anhydroaminodicarboxylic acid derivatives, to a process for their preparation and to the use thereof for depot preparations having controlled delivery of active compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to biologically degradable polymers, in particular polyaminodicarboxylic acid-co-anhydroaminodicarboxylic acid derivatives, to a process for their preparation and to the use thereof for depot preparations having controlled delivery of active compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to ultrasonic contrast agents composed of microparticles which contain a gas and polyamino-dicarboxylic acid-co-imide derivatives, to processes for their preparation and to their use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to ultrasonic contrast agents composed of microparticles which contain a gas and polyamino-dicarboxylic acid-co-imide derivatives, to processes for their preparation and to their use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents.