Abstract: The present invention relates to immunoglobulins that specifically bind MMP13 and more in particular to polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides; to methods for preparing such polypeptides; to compositions and in particular to pharmaceutical compositions that comprise such polypeptides, for prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. In particular, the immunoglobulins of the present invention inhibit an activity of MMP13 and preferably are also stable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to immunoglobulins that specifically bind Aggrecan and more in particular to polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides; to methods for preparing such polypeptides; to compositions and in particular to pharmaceutical compositions that comprise such polypeptides, for prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. In particular, the immunoglobulins of the present invention inhibit the activity of Aggrecan.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of storage of tissues, such as transplantable material, or allograft storage, and more specifically to the field of both short- and long-term tissues storage and preservation. Preferably the tissues are transplantable material comprises chondogenic cells, such as chondrocytes, cartilage, engineered cartilage or to osteochondral/cartilage explants or fragment thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of pharmaceutical compositions. More particularly it is directed to substance delivery system (or implant), such as scaffolds and membranes, comprising an anabolic drug, such as a Fibroblast Growth Factor 18 (FGF-18) compound, to methods of producing such delivery system, as well as use thereof. The implants according to the invention are for use for the treatment of cartilage disorders, such as osteoarthritis, cartilage injury or osteochondral defects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an FGF-18 compound in combination with a further active ingredient, selected from the group of an inhibitor of IL-6, an inhibitor of IL-6 receptor, an inhibitor of NGF or a botulinum toxin compound. Said composition can be used for the treatment of a cartilage disorder such as osteoarthritis or cartilage injury.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new dosing regimen for administration of FGF-18 in the treatment of a cartilage disorder, such as osteoarthritis or cartilage injury. Specifically provided is a preferred treatment scheme comprising administrations every 3 weeks, 4 weeks or 5 weeks of an FGF-18 compound per treatment cycle. The new dosing regimen can include the co-adminsitration of an anti-inflammatory drug.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) and in particular medicaments comprising at least one compound of the formula (I) for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of physiological and/or pathophysiological states in the triggering of which cathepsin D is involved, in particular for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of arthrosis, traumatic cartilage injuries, arthritis, pain, allodynia or hyperalgesia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical preparations and medicaments for intraarticular administration, comprising pepstatin, and to the preparation and use thereof, in particular in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of arthrosis, traumatic cartilage injuries, arthritis, pain, allodynia or hyperalgesia, particularly preferably in arthrosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical preparations and medicaments for intraarticular administration, comprising pepstatin, and to the preparation and use thereof, in particular in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of arthrosis, traumatic cartilage injuries, arthritis, pain, allodynia or hyperalgesia, particularly preferably in arthrosis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new dosing regimen for administration of FGF-18 in the treatment of a cartilage disorder, such as osteoarthritis or cartilage injury. Specifically provided is a preferred treatment scheme comprising administration every 2 weeks of an FGF-18 compound per treatment cycle. The new dosing regimen can include the co-administration of a anti-inflammatory drug.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new dosing regimen for administration of FGF18 in the treatment of a cartilage disorder, such as osteoarthritis or cartilage injury. Specifically provided is a preferred treatment scheme comprising administrations every 3 weeks, 4 weeks or 5 weeks of an FGF-18 compound per treatment cycle. The new dosing regimen can include the co-administration of an anti-inflammatory drug.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of pharmaceutical compositions. More particularly it is directed to substance delivery system (or implant), such as scaffolds and membranes, comprising an anabolic drug, such as a Fibroblast Growth Factor 18 (FGF-18) compound, to methods of producing such delivery system, as well as use thereof. The implants according to the invention are for use for the treatment of cartilage disorders, such as osteoarthritis, cartilage injury or osteochondral defects.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new dosing regimen for administration of FGF18 in the treatment of a cartilage disorder, such as osteoarthritis or cartilage injury. Specifically provided is a preferred treatment scheme comprising administrations every 2 weeks of an FGF-18 compound per treatment cycle. The new dosing regimen can include the co-administration of an anti-inflammatory drug.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new method related to regenerative medicine for the treatment of cartilage disorders, osteoarthritis and cartilage injury in particular. More particularly, it relates to an FGF-18 compound for use in tissue engineering and graft procedures, such as osteochondral or cartilage transplantation or autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) and in particular medicaments comprising at least one compound of the formula (I) for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of physiological and/or pathophysiological states in the triggering of which cathepsin D is involved, in particular for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of arthrosis, traumatic cartilage injuries, arthritis, pain, allodynia or hyperalgesia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical preparations and medicaments for intraarticular administration, comprising pepstatin, and to the preparation and use thereof, in particular in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of arthrosis, traumatic cartilage injuries, arthritis, pain, allodynia or hyperalgesia, particularly preferably in arthrosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) and in particular medicaments comprising at least one compound of the formula (I) for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of physiological and/or pathophysiological states in the triggering of which cathepsin D is involved, in particular for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of arthrosis, traumatic cartilage injuries, arthritis, pain, allodynia or hyperalgesia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) and in particular medicaments comprising at least one compound of the formula (I) for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of physiological and/or pathophysiological states in the triggering of which cathepsin D is involved, in particular for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of arthrosis, traumatic cartilage injuries, arthritis, pain, allodynia or hyperalgesia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of sulfonyl-substituted 2-sulfonylaminobenzoic acid N-phenylamides of the formula I, wherein A and R1 to R6 have the meanings indicated in the claims, for treating pain and for manufacturing a medicament for the treatment of pain.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a compound of the formula (I) wherein R1 is H, C(O)—(C1-C6)alkyl or C(O)—O—(C1-C6)alkyl; R2 is OH, NH2, NH—(C1-C6)alkyl, NH—(C1-C4)alkylene-phenyl or NH—(C1-C4)alkylene-pyridyl; R3 and R4 are independently of each other H or OH, or R3 and R4 together are ?O; and m and n are independently of one another 0, 1 or 2; in any stereochemical form, or a mixture of any stereochemical forms in any ratio, or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, obtainable from Actinomadura namibiensis (DSM 6313), and its use for the treatment of bacterial infections, viral infections and/or pain, and pharmaceutical composition comprising it.