Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing a polyomavirus or polyomavirus-derived virus-like particle (vlp) carrying on its surface at least one targeting molecule that binds to a cell of interest. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a composition comprising such a polyomavirus or polyomavirus-derived vlp and to the use of the polyomavirus or polyomavirus-derived vlp of the invention or the composition of the invention for use as a medicament. The present invention further relates to a kit comprising the polyomavirus or polyomavirus-derived vlp or the composition of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing a polyomavirus or polyomavirus-derived virus-like particle (VLP) carrying on its surface at least one targeting molecule that binds to a cell of interest, the method comprising the step of contacting the polyomavirus or polyomavirus-derived VLP with (i) the targeting molecule, wherein the at least one targeting molecule is glycosylated with at least one glycosyl residue that is recognised by the polyomavirus or polyomavirus-derived VLP; or (ii) a first interaction molecule, wherein the first interaction molecule is glycosylated with at least one glycosyl residue that is recognised by the polyomavirus or polyomavirus-derived VLP; and the at least one targeting molecule, wherein the at least one targeting molecule is conjugated to a second interaction molecule capable of interacting with the first interaction molecule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of virus-like particles for the introduction of RNA-interference (RNAi-) inducing molecules into eukaryotic cells and methods for the cell type-specific transduction of a plurality of eukaryotic cells with RNAi-inducing molecules. The present invention furthermore relates to methods for a diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases or disease states associated with an increased expression rate of at least one endogenous gene, and/or with the undesired expression of at least one endogenous gene and/or foreign nucleic acids, in particular viral nucleic acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of virus-like particles for the introduction of RNA-interference (RNAi-) inducing molecules into eukaryotic cells and methods for the cell type-specific transduction of a plurality of eukaryotic cells with RNAi-inducing molecules. The present invention furthermore relates to methods for a diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases or disease states associated with an increased expression rate of at least one endogenous gene, and/or with the undesired expression of at least one endogenous gene and/or foreign nucleic acids, in particular viral nucleic acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of virus-like particles for the introduction of RNA-interference (RNAi-) inducing molecules into eukaryotic cells and methods for the cell type-specific transduction of a plurality of eukaryotic cells with RNAi-inducing molecules. The present invention furthermore relates to methods for a diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases or disease states associated with an increased expression rate of at least one endogenous gene, and/or with the undesired expression of at least one endogenous gene and/or foreign nucleic acids, in particular viral nucleic acids.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter system for cleaning the air of an enclosure to be ventilated, especially for fiber-optic equipment. The enclosure includes a ventilation opening and is associated with an insertion shaft located proximate to the ventilation opening. The filter system includes an insertion part including a filter housing for accommodating at least one filter element and further including a handle for inserting the insertion part into the insertion shaft. The filter housing is configured so as to cover the ventilation opening when the filter housing is in a working position within the insertion shaft. The filter system includes an insertion arrangement provided at a first end portion of the insertion shaft for inserting the insertion part into the insertion shaft.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter system for cleaning the air of an enclosure to be ventilated, especially for fiber-optic equipment. The enclosure includes a ventilation opening and is associated with an insertion shaft located proximate to the ventilation opening. The filter system includes an insertion part including a filter housing for accommodating at least one filter element and further including a handle for inserting the insertion part into the insertion shaft. The filter housing is configured so as to cover the ventilation opening when the filter housing is in a working position within the insertion shaft. The filter system includes an insertion arrangement provided at a first end portion of the insertion shaft for inserting the insertion part into the insertion shaft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of virus-like particles for the introduction of RNA-interference (RNAi-) inducing molecules into eukaryotic cells and methods for the cell type-specific transduction of a plurality of eukaryotic cells with RNAi-inducing molecules. The present invention furthermore relates to methods for a diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases or disease states associated with an increased expression rate of at least one endogenous gene, and/or with the undesired expression of at least one endogenous gene and/or foreign nucleic acids, in particular viral nucleic acids.