Abstract: The invention relates to modified soluble FGF receptor Fc fusions comprising a fusion of a soluble fragment or domain of the FGF receptor part (targeting or binding moiety) with an Fc region of an immunoglobulin part (effector function moiety), having improved biological activity including ADCC/CDC activities, compositions containing them, and method of producing such modified soluble FGF receptor Fc fusion molecules.

Abstract: The present application relates to humanized antibodies specific to the protofibrillar form of the beta-amyloid peptide, and to the use of said antibodies in the field of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to modified soluble FGF receptor Fc fusions comprising a fusion of a soluble fragment or domain of the FGF receptor part (targeting or binding moiety) with an Fc region of an immunoglobulin part (effector function moiety), having improved biological activity including ADCC/CDC activities, compositions containing them, and method of producing such modified soluble FGF receptor Fc fusion molecules.

Abstract: The invention provides antibodies that specifically bind to human GITR (hGITR) with high affinity and antagonize the binding of hGITRL to hGITR. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions, as well as nucleic acids encoding anti-GITR antibodies, recombinant expression vectors and host cells for making such antibodies, or fragments thereof. Methods of using antibodies of the invention to detect hGITR or to modulate hGITR activity, either in vitro or in vivo, are also provided by the invention.

Abstract: A method for double-stranded DNA purification, by which a solution containing DNA in a mixture with other components is passed over a support on which is covalently coupled an oligonucleotide capable of hybridizing with a specific sequence present on the DNA to form a triple helix.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Robo1-Fc recombinant protein and to the use thereof for treating diseases in which a Slit protein is overexpressed, in particular cancer. The invention also relates to a composition including such a recombinant Another aspect of the invention involves using a Robo1-Fc molecule as a diagnostic tool for detecting the overexpression of a molecule belonging to the Slit family in a patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypeptide or polypeptide complex comprising at least the two amino acid sequences arranged to allow for specific binding to the “receptor for advanced glycation endproducts” (RAGE), one or more nucleic acid(s) coding for the polypeptide or polypeptide complex, a cell producing an antibody against RAGE, a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one polypeptide or nucleic as defined above, optionally for treating a RAGE-related disease or disorder and a method of diagnosing a RAGE-related disease or disorder.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel antibodies that specifically bind to the human platelet membrane protein Glycoprotein VI (GPVI) and their monovalent fragments or derivatives. The antibodies of the invention are antibodies from hybridoma clone 390 and fragment antibodies thereof able to induce a GPVI depletion pheno-type. These antibodies and Fab fragments are able to block collagen binding and thus preventing platelet activation by collagen. The invention also relates to hybridoma clones and expression plasmids for the production of disclosed antibodies and Fab fragments. The present invention further refers to the uses of monovalent antibody fragments to manufacture research, diagnostic and immunotherapeutic agents for the treatment of thrombosis and other vascular diseases. The invention also concerns a Fab bearing a molecule at the C-terminal extremity, as well as method for prevention of recognition of Fab by antibodies using such modified Fab.

Abstract: The invention relates to modified soluble FGF receptor Fc fusions comprising a fusion of a soluble fragment or domain of the FGF receptor part (targeting or binding moiety) with an Fc region of an immunoglobulin part (effector function moiety), having improved biological activity including ADCC/CDC activities, compositions containing them, and method of producing such modified soluble FGF receptor Fc fusion molecules.

Abstract: The present application relates to humanized antibodies specific to the protofibrillar form of the beta-amyloid peptide, and to the use of said antibodies in the field of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to modified soluble FGF receptor Fc fusions comprising a fusion of a soluble fragment or domain of the FGF receptor part (targeting or binding moiety) with an Fc region of an immunoglobulin part (effector function moiety), having improved biological activity including ADCC/CDC activities, compositions containing them, and method of producing such modified soluble FGF receptor Fc fusion molecules.

Abstract: Method for double-stranded DNA purification, by which a solution containing said DNA in a mixture with other components is passed over a support on which is covalently coupled in oligonucleotide capable of hybridizing with a specific sequence present on said DNA to form a triple helix.

Abstract: A method for double-stranded DNA purification, by which a solution containing DNA in a mixture with other components is passed over a support on which is covalently coupled an oligonucleotide capable of hybridizing with a specific sequence present on the DNA to form a triple helix.

Abstract: The present invention relates to FGF-R4 receptor-specific antagonist molecules enabling the inhibition of the activity of said receptor. Said antagonists are, particularly, FGF-R4-specific antibodies enabling the inhibition of the activity of said receptor. The present invention also relates to the therapeutic use of said antibodies, particularly in the field of angiogenesis and in the treatment of certain types of cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to modified soluble FGF receptor Fc fusions comprising a fusion of a soluble fragment or domain of the FGF receptor part (targeting or binding moiety) with an Fc region of an immunoglobulin part (effector function moiety), having improved biological activity including ADCC/CDC activities, compositions containing them, and method of producing such modified soluble FGF receptor Fc fusion molecules.

Abstract: Method for double-stranded DNA purification, by which a solution containing said DNA in a mixture with other components is passed over a support on which is covalently coupled in oligonucleotide capable of hybridizing with a specific sequence present on said DNA to form a triple helix.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel target double-stranded DNA sequences capable of interacting with a third strand and of forming a stable triple helix. The present invention also relates to a process for purifying a double-stranded DNA molecule, according to which a solution containing said DNA molecule is brought into contact with a third DNA strand capable of forming, by hybridization, a triple helix structure with a target double-stranded DNA sequence carried by said DNA molecule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel target double-stranded DNA sequences capable of interacting with a third strand and of forming a stable triple helix. The present invention also relates to a process for purifying a double-stranded DNA molecule, according to which a solution containing said DNA molecule is brought into contact with a third DNA strand capable of forming, by hybridization, a triple helix structure with a target double-stranded DNA sequence carried by said DNA molecule.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for the continuous alkaline lysis of a bacterial suspension in order to harvest pDNA. It further provides for optional additional purification steps, including lysate filtration, anion exchange chromatography, triplex affinity chromatogragphy, and hydrophobic interaction chromatography. These optional purification steps can be combined with the continuous lysis in order to produce a highly purified pDNA product substantially free of gDNA, RNA, protein, endotoxin, and other contaminants.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for the continuous alkaline lysis of a bacterial suspension in order to harvest pDNA. It further provides for optional additional purification steps, including lysate filtration, anion exchange chromatography, triplex affinity chromatography, and hydrophobic interaction chromatography. These optional purification steps can be combined with the continuous lysis in order to produce a highly purified pDNA product substantially free of gDNA, RNA, protein, endotoxin, and other contaminants.