Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a Nucant multivalent synthetic compound and a glycosaminoglycan, the admixture of both compounds forming microspheres comprising both compounds, as well as their use for the treatment or prevention of diseases associated with deregulation of proliferation and/or angiogenesis, such as cancer, inflammatory disease, or for promoting wound healing.

Abstract: A method for treating disorders involving deregulation of cell proliferation and/or angiogenesis comprising the administration of an effective amount of a multivalent synthetic compound comprising a support on which at least 3 pseudopeptide units are grafted, said compound being of formula (I).

Abstract: A method for treating disorders involving deregulation of cell proliferation and/or angiogenesis comprising the administration of an effective amount of a multivalent synthetic compound comprising a support on which at least 3 pseudopeptide units are grafted, said compound being of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to new optically pure compounds displaying an improved anticancer activity compared to previously known complex mixtures of stereoisomers thereof. Such compounds are of formula (I): wherein each X independently represents any amino acid; n is 0 or 1; m is an integer between 0 and 3; k is an integer of at least 3; Psi is a reduced bond of formula replacing the peptide amide bond between Lys and Pro; and wherein Lys residues in pseudopeptide units of said compound of formula (I) are either all in L configuration or all in D configuration. A method for preparing such compounds, and therapeutic uses thereof are also provided. The synthetic method involves the selective reduction of the peptide bond between Lys and Pro in a dipeptide intermediate with borane. The therapeutic uses are against cancer, inflammation and for wound healing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a multivalent synthetic compound, which is significantly more resistant to at least one protease than a standard peptide bond, for preparing a medication, and methods of use for the treatment of diseases, e.g., due to bacterial and/or microbial growth.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of peptides corresponding to dermaseptin B2 or fragments thereof for treating proliferative diseases such as cancer or ocular lesions, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such peptides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a Nucant multivalent synthetic compound and a glycosaminoglycan, the admixture of both compounds forming microspheres comprising both compounds, as well as their use for the treatment or prevention of diseases associated with deregulation of proliferation and/or angiogenesis, such as cancer, inflammatory disease, or for promoting wound healing.

Abstract: A method for treating disorders involving deregulation of cell proliferation and/or angiogenesis comprising the administration of an effective amount of a multivalent synthetic compound comprising a support on which at least 3 pseudopeptide units are grafted, said compound being of formula (I).

Abstract: A method for treating disorders involving deregulation of cell proliferation and/or angiogenesis comprising the administration of an effective amount of a multivalent synthetic compound comprising a support on which at least 3 pseudopeptide units are grafted, said compound being of formula (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of peptides corresponding to dermaseptin B2 or fragments thereof for treating proliferative diseases such as cancer or ocular lesions, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such peptides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new optically pure compounds displaying an improved anticancer activity compared to previously known complex mixtures of stereoisomers thereof. Such compounds are of formula (I): wherein each X independently represents any amino acid; n is 0 or 1; m is an integer between 0 and 3; k is an integer of at least 3; Psi is a reduced bond of formula replacing the peptide amide bond between Lys and Pro; and wherein Lys residues in pseudopeptide units of said compound of formula (I) are either all in L configuration or all in D configuration. A method for preparing such compounds, and therapeutic uses thereof are also provided. The synthetic method involves the selective reduction of the peptide bond between Lys and Pro in a dipeptide intermediate with borane. The therapeutic uses are against cancer, inflammation and for wound healing.

Abstract: A method for treating disorders involving deregulation of cell proliferation and/or angiogenesis comprising the administration of an effective amount of a multivalent synthetic compound comprising a support on which at least 3 pseudopeptide units are grafted, said compound being of formula (I).

Abstract: The invention concerns peptide fragments 13-39 and 65-97 of the HARP factor, which inhibit angiogenesis. Advantageously, said peptides can be associated with the peptide 111-136 of HARP. The invention also concerns pharmaceutical compositions comprising said peptides or nucleic acids encoding said peptides, and their use for treating pathologies associated with an angiogenesis, in particular proliferative disorders such as cancer.

Abstract: Peptide fragments 13-39 and 65-97 of the HARP factor, which inhibit angiogenesis. Advantageously, the peptides can be associated with the peptide 111-136 of HARP. The invention also concerns pharmaceutical compositions comprising the peptides or nucleic acids encoding the peptides, and their use for treating pathologies associated with an angiogenesis, in particular proliferative disorders such as cancer.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for stimulating production of cytokines of inflammation including a peptide corresponding to formula (I) below: (A)n-A1-A1-A2-A1-A3-A4-A1-(A)m in which A is any amino acid, n and m are each whole numbers from 0 to 20 whose sum n+m is between 0 and 20, A1 is a basic amino acid and more particularly lysine (Lys) or arginine (Arg), A2 is an amino acid selected from the group consisting of basic amino acids, glutamic acid (Glu), glycine (Gly) and aspartic acid (Asp), A3 is an amino acid selected from the group consisting of basic amino acids, proline (Pro), glutamic acid (Glu) and glutamine (Gln), A4 is an amino acid selected from the group consisting of basic amino acids, glutamic acid (Glu), glycine (Gly), serine (Ser) and valine (Val), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for stimulating production of cytokines of inflammation including a peptide corresponding to formula (I) below:

Abstract: A process for detecting B lymphocytes including contacting a blood sample from a subject, or a fraction of the blood sample, with HARP polypeptide, a fragment or a derivative thereof, and detecting binding to the surface of B lymphocytes by polypeptide HARP, a fragment or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: Novel peptides having a SEQ ID No. 2 and SEQ ID No. 4 which peptides possess mitogenic properties.

Abstract: Compositions useful for regenerating cells and tissues comprise at least one functionalized dextran which has been substituted with carboxymethyl, benzylamide, or benzylamide sulfonate. These dextrans can be used alone or in combination with acid or basic fibroblast growth factors to enhance tissue or cell regeneration. Additionally, these dextrans enhance the stability of acid or basic fibroblast growth factors.