Abstract: The invention relates to sulphated polysaccharides which have the general structure of the constituent polysaccharides of heparin and which have a molecular weight of less than 8000 Daltons, comprising two antithrombin III-binding hexasaccharide sequences corresponding to formula (I): in which: R1 represents an OH group when the hexasaccharide of formula (I) is located at the reducing end of the polysaccharide, or else R1 represents a bond with another saccharide unit of said polysaccharide, R2 represents a hydrogen atom when the hexasaccharide of formula (I) is located at the non-reducing end of the polysaccharide, in which case the bond between carbon atoms 4 and 5 of the first saccharide unit of said hexasaccharide is a double bond, or else R2 represents a bond with another saccharide unit of said polysaccharide, in which case the bond between carbon atoms 4 and 5 of the first saccharide unit is a single bond.

Abstract: The invention relates to sulphated polysaccharides which have the general structure of the constituent polysaccharides of heparin and which have a molecular weight of less than 8000 Daltons, comprising two antithrombin III-binding hexasaccharide sequences corresponding to formula (I) in which: R1 represents an OH group when the hexasaccharide of formula (I) is located at the reducing end of the polysaccharide, or else R1 represents a bond with another saccharide unit of said polysaccharide; R2 represents a hydrogen atom when the hexasaccharide of formula (I) is located at the non-reducing end of the polysaccharide, in which case the bond between carbon atoms 4 and 5 of the first saccharide unit of said hexasaccharide is a double bond, or else R2 represents a bond with another saccharide unit of said polysaccharide, in which case the bond between carbon atoms 4 and 5 of the first saccharide unit is a single bond.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of screening for a modulator of endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) expression, a method of diagnosing a cardiovascular disease in a subject, the use of HEBP-1 for the identification of a medicament for preventing and/or treating a disease involving eNOS dysfunction, particularly a cardiovascular disease, the use of HEBP-1 for the detection of a component of eNOS signal transduction, and the use of HEBP1 for the regulation of eNOS promoter activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to sulphated polysaccharides which have the general structure of the constituent polysaccharides of heparin and which have a molecular weight of less than 8000 Daltons, comprising two antithrombin III-binding hexasaccharide sequences corresponding to formula (I) in which: R1 represents an OH group when the hexasaccharide of formula (I) is located at the reducing end of the polysaccharide, or else R1 represents a bond with another saccharide unit of said polysaccharide; R2 represents a hydrogen atom when the hexasaccharide of formula (I) is located at the non-reducing end of the polysaccharide, in which case the bond between carbon atoms 4 and 5 of the first saccharide unit of said hexasaccharide is a double bond, or else R2 represents a bond with another saccharide unit of said polysaccharide, in which case the bond between carbon atoms 4 and 5 of the first saccharide unit is a single bond.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to decasaccharides of formula (I): wherein Ac represents an acetyl group and R represents a group of formula —OH or —OSO3?, in their acid form or in the form of any one of their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and to their process of preparation. The oligosaccharides of formula (I) are useful as antithrombotic agents.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to the heptasaccharide of formula (I): in its acid form or in the form of any one of its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and to its process of preparation. The oligosaccharide of formula (I) is useful as an antithrombotic agent.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to the decasaccharide of formula (I), wherein Ac represents an acetyl group: in its acid form or in the form of any one of its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and to its process of preparation. The oligosaccharide of formula (I) is useful as an antithrombotic agent.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to the use of the octasaccharide of formula (I), wherein Ac represents an acetyl group: in its acid form or in the form of any of its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, for the treatment and prevention of thromboses.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to the heptasaccharide of formula (I): in its acid form or in the form of any one of its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and to its process of preparation. The oligosaccharide of formula (I) is useful as an antithrombotic agent.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to the octasaccharide of formula (I): in its acid form or in the form of any one of its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and to its process of preparation. The oligosaccharide of formula (I) is useful as an antithrombotic agent.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to decasaccharides of formula (I): wherein Ac represents an acetyl group and R represents a group of formula —OH or —OSO3?, in their acid form or in the form of any one of their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and to their process of preparation. The oligosaccharides of formula (I) are useful as antithrombotic agents.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to the decasaccharide of formula (I), wherein Ac represents an acetyl group: in its acid form or in the form of any one of its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and to its process of preparation. The oligosaccharide of formula (I) is useful as an antithrombotic agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of screening for a modulator of endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) expression, a method of diagnosing a cardiovascular disease in a subject, the use of HEBP-1 for the identification of a medicament for preventing and/or treating a disease involving eNOS dysfunction, particularly a cardiovascular disease, the use of HEBP-1 for the detection of a component of eNOS signal transduction, and the use of HEBP1 for the regulation of eNOS promoter activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures of polysaccharides derived from heparin having a mean molecular weight of 1500 to 3000 Daltons and an anti-Xa/anti-IIa ratio greater than 30, their method of preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures of polysaccharides derived from heparin having a mean molecular weight of 1500 to 3000 Daltons and an anti-Xa/anti-IIa ratio greater than 30, their method of preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures of polysaccharides derived from heparin having a mean molecular weight of 1500 to 3000 Daltons and an anti-Xa/anti-IIa ratio greater than 30, their method of preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures of polysaccharides derived from heparin having a mean molecular weight of 1500 to 3000 Daltons and an anti-Xa/anti-IIa ratio greater than 30, their method of preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Oligosaccharide mixtures comprising anti-Xa activities of from 190 IU/mg to 450 IU/mg and anti-IIa activities of less than 0.2 IU/mg; and having constituent oligosaccharides with an average molecular weight of from 1800 to 2400 Daltons, constituent oligosaccharides comprise from 2 to 16 saccharide units, a 4,5-unsaturated uronic acid 2-O-sulfate unit at one end, and comprising at least one ?IIa-IIs-Is hexasaccharide sequence are described. Processes for preparing the oligosaccharide mixtures, pharmaceutical compositions and articles of manufacture comprising the oligosaccharide mixtures are described. Methods of treatment and prevention comprising administering the oligosaccharide mixtures are described.

Abstract: Alkali and alkali-earth metal salts of polysaccharides derived from heparin, their method of preparation and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Oligosaccharide mixtures comprising anti-Xa activities of from 190 IU/mg to 450 IU/mg and anti-IIa activities of less than 0.2 IU/mg; and having constituent oligosaccharides with an average molecular weight of from 1800 to 2400 Daltons, constituent oligosaccharides comprise from 2 to 16 saccharide units, a 4,5-unsaturated uronic acid 2-O-sulfate unit at one end, and comprising at least one ?IIa-IIs-Is hexasaccharide sequence are described. Processes for preparing the oligosaccharide mixtures, pharmaceutical compositions and articles of manufacture comprising the oligosaccharide mixtures are described. Methods of treatment and prevention comprising administering the oligosaccharide mixtures are described.