Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of molecular markers and related signaling mechanisms for the preclinical and clinical profiling of inhibitors of enzymes having histone deacetylase activity. The invention also relates to the use of such markers as diagnostic and/or prognostic tools for the treatment of tumor patients with such inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds as inhibitors of enzymes having histone deacetylase activity, to the processes for the preparation of those compounds, and to their use for the treatment of diseases which are associated with hypoacetylation of histones and/or other molecules, or in which induction of hyperacetylation has a beneficial effect for example by inhibition of proliferation and/or induction of differentiation and/or induction of apoptosis in transformed cells, such as cancer. Furthermore, the compounds are useful for the treatment of other proliferative diseases, for therapy or prophylaxis of conditions associated with abnormal gene expression.

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: 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: 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.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds suitable for the treatment of conditions which may be improved, at least in part, by increasing TNF ? production. The invention further relates to assays for the identification of an individual at increased risk for or suffering front such conditions and to methods of screening compounds for their ability to enhance TNF ? biosynthesis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds as inhibitors of enzymes having histone deacetylase activity, to the processes for the preparation of those compounds, and to their use for the treatment of diseases which are associated with hypoacetylation of histones and/or other molecules, or in which induction of hyperacetylation has a beneficial effect for example by inhibition of proliferation and/or induction of differentiation and/or induction of apoptosis in transformed cells, such as cancer. Furthermore, the compounds are useful for the treatment of other proliferative diseases, for therapy or prophylaxis of conditions associated with abnormal gene expression.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the medical use of compounds acting as inhibitors of enzymes having histone deacetylase activity in conditions where their combination with compounds known as NSAID's, Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs, causes an enhanced beneficial therapeutic effect. These conditions comprise cancer, cancer predisposing conditions, inflammatory and metabolic diseases. Furthermore, the invention includes the manufacture of clinically used medicaments for the therapy of the diseases mentioned herein, administering the compounds separately in the form of two individual drugs or in an administrative form which contains both drugs in a single application unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods using newly identified cancer related polynucleotides and the polypeptides encoded by these polynucleotides. The invention further relates to the use of such “cancer antigens” for diagnosing cancer and cancer metastases. The invention relates to the use of these cancer antigens employing expression vectors, host cells, antibodies directed to such cancer antigens, and recombinant methods and synthetic methods for producing the same. Also provided are diagnostic and prognostic methods for detecting, treating, or preventing cancer, for suppressing tumor progression and minimal residual tumor disease, and therapeutic methods for treating such disorders. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of the cancer antigens of the invention. The present invention further relates to inhibiting the production and function of the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel finding that inhibition of human CARP protein or of CARP DNA/mRNA may successfully cure heart disorders, especially heart failure in humans. The invention relates, therefore, to pharmaceutical compositions containing substances, preferably of lower molecular weight, which may influence the activity of cardiac CARP. The invention relates, furthermore, to a method of treatment heart failure using CARP inhibitory compounds, to methods for screening these inhibitors and to the use of CARP as diagnostic tool.

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: Survivin Interacting Protein 1 and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing SIP-1 polypeptides and polynucleotides in diagnostic assays.

Abstract: Larynx carcinoma associated protein-1 (LarCAP-1) polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing LatCAP-1 polypeptides and polynucleotides in diagnostic assays.

Abstract: Survivin Interacting Protein 1 and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for ulilizing TPR1 polypeptides and polynucleotides in diagnostic assays.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of molecular markers and related signaling mechanisms for the preclinical and clinical profiling of inhibitors of enzymes having histone deacetylase activity. The invention also relates to the use of such markers as diagnostic and/or prognostic tools for the treatment of tumor patients with such inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of the general formula (I) or pharmaceutical acceptable salts or physiologically functional derivatives thereof wherein: n is a non-aromatic ring system containing two to seven carbon atoms, wherein the ring system can contain one ore two double bonds; X is C, CH or CH2; Y is selected from C, CH, CH2, S, NR, CH2-CH2, H2C—CH, HC—CH2, C—CH2, H2C—C, or C—C; one or more of the hydrogen atoms can optionally be substituted by one or more substituents R?; each of the dotted lines means a single, a double or triple bond with the exclusion of a combination of a triple with triple bond and a double with a triple bond; R? is independently H, —CN, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aminoalkyl, alkylamino, alkoxy, —OH, —SH, alkylthio, hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyalkylamino, halogene, haloalkyl, haloalkyloxy; R is H, an alkyl or cycloalkyl group; Z is CH, C, or P; p is 0 or 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds suitable for the treatment of conditions which may be improved, at least in part, by increasing TNF ? production. The invention further relates to assays for the identification of an individual at increased risk for or suffering from such conditions and to methods of screening compounds for their ability to enhance TNF ? biosysthesis.

Abstract: Survivin Interacting Protein 1 and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing TPR1 polypeptides and polynucleotides in diagnostic assays.

Abstract: This invention relates to newly identified polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides sometimes hereinafter referred to as “novel phosphodiesterase type 7b (PDE7b)”, to their use in diagnostic and in identifying compounds that may be agonists, antagonists that are potentially useful in therapy, and to production of such polypeptides and polynucleotides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of the drug valproic acid and derivatives thereof as inhibitors of enzymes having histone deacetylase for the sensitizing treatment of human cancers in combination with established therapeutic principles. The invention also relates to the use of those compounds for the treatment of tumor metastasis and minimal residual disease. The invention includes the manufacture of a clinically used substance for the treatment of human cancers.