Abstract: The Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel auxiliary subunit ?2?-1 is the target/receptor of gabapentinoid compounds known to exert therapeutic effects as for example in Epilepsy and Neuropathic pain. Gabapentinoids are known to exert their action via binding Arginine (R) within an RRR motif located at the N-terminal of the ?2?-1. The present invention describes a novel binding site for gabapentinoids which is located within the VGCC_a2 domain and within an IKAK aminoacid sequence of the ?2?-1. Such newly identified amino acid binding site finds utility in the identification and characterization of novel compounds with therapeutic properties in Neuropathic Pain and in other disorders and conditions in which ?2?-1 is involved in.

Abstract: A compound of Formula 1 wherein R1 represents hydrogen, halo, a C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 alkylhalide group, a C1-C4 alkoxy-C2-C4 alkyl group, a C2-C4 alkenyl group, a C2-C4 alkynyl group or a C3-C7 cycloalkyl group; R2 represents or a tautomer thereof; and R3 represents hydrogen, a C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 alkoxy-C2-C4 alkyl group or a C3-C7 cycloalkyl group; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. Processes to prepare said compounds and novel intermediates are also claimed. Such compound finds utility in treating neuropathic pain and disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (1) wherein R1 represents hydrogen, halo, a C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 alkylhalide group, a C1-C4 alkoxy-C2-C4 alkyl group, a C2-C4 alkenyl group, a C2-C4 alkynyl group or a C3-C7 cyclo alkyl group; R2 represents Formula (1)? or Formula (1)? a tautomer thereof; and R3 represents hydrogen, a C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 alkoxy-C2-C4 alkyl group or a C7 cyclo alkyl group; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. Processes to prepare said compounds and novel intermediates are also claimed. Such compound finds utility in treating neuropathic pain and disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: A compound of Formula 1 wherein R1 represents hydrogen, halo, a C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 alkylhalide group, a C1-C4 alkoxy-C2-C4 alkyl group, a C2-C4 alkenyl group, a C2-C4 alkynyl group or a C3-C7 cycloalkyl group; R2 represents or a tautomer thereof; and R3 represents hydrogen, a C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 alkoxy-C2-C4 alkyl group or a C3-C7 cycloalkyl group; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. Processes to prepare said compounds and novel intermediates are also claimed. Such compound finds utility in treating neuropathic pain and disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (1) wherein R1 represents hydrogen, halo, a C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 alkylhalide group, a C1-C4 alkoxy-C2-C4 alkyl group, a C2-C4 alkenyl group, a C2-C4 alkynyl group or a C3-C7 cyclo alkyl group; R2 represents Formula (1)? or Formula (1)? a tautomer thereof; and R3 represents hydrogen, a C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 alkoxy-C2-C4 alkyl group or a C7 cyclo alkyl group; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. Processes to prepare said compounds and novel intermediates are also claimed. Such compound finds utility in treating neuropathic pain and disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: Antibodies and antibody fragments which are anti-idiotypic to an antibody that interferes with the binding of the C?3 region of IgE to its high affinity receptor (mimobodies), particularly, which are anti-idiotypic to BSW17 (BSW17-mimobodies) are described, as well as their use as pharmaceuticals, especially vaccines, in the treatment of IgE-mediated diseases.

Abstract: Screening assay and methods comprising peptide PREKY for the identification of ligands, and ligands identified by such assay, which interfere with cell activation induced via Fc&egr;RI&agr;, e.g. which inhibit mast cell/basophil activation.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions for treating allergies that include either BSW17 mimotope peptides or antibodies raised against BSW17 mimotope peptides. Also disclosed are methods for the treatment of allergies which involve administration of BSW17 mimotope peptides or the administration of antibodies raised against BSW17 mimotope peptides.

Abstract: Antibodies and antibody fragments which are anti-idiotypic to an antibody that interferes with the binding of the C&egr;3 region of IgE to its high affinity receptor (mimobodies), particularly, which are anti-idiotypic to BSW17 (BSW17-mimobodies) are described, as well as their use as pharmaceuticals, especially vaccines, in the treatment of IgE-mediated diseases.