Abstract: The present invention relates to immunoglobulin new antigen receptors (IgNARs) from fish and uses thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to modified IgNAR variable domains and to domains from members of the immunoglobulin superfamily that have been modified to include structural features derived from IgNAR variable domains.

Abstract: The invention relates provides a novel crystal structure of the fibrillogenic part of amyloid ?-peptide (A?). More specifically the crystal structure is A?-IgNAR and, accordingly the present invention also relates to selecting and/or designing compounds that modulate amyloid ?-peptide (A?) activity using techniques such as in silico screening and crystal soaking experiments. The invention further relates to compounds and methods for inhibiting interaction between amyloid ?-peptide (A?) monomers, more particularly, inhibiting or disrupting amyloid ?-peptide (A?) oligomer formation and toxic activity.

Abstract: The invention relates provides a novel crystal structure of the fibrillogenic part of amyloid ?-peptide (A?). More specifically the crystal structure is A?-IgNAR and, accordingly the present invention also relates to selecting and/or designing compounds that modulate amyloid ?-peptide (A?) activity using techniques such as in silico screening and crystal soaking experiments. The invention further relates to compounds and methods for inhibiting interaction between amyloid ?-peptide (A?) monomers, more particularly, inhibiting or disrupting amyloid ?-peptide (A?) oligomer formation and toxic activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to immunoglobulin new antigen receptors (IgNARs) from fish and uses thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to modified IgNAR variable domains and to domains from members of the immunoglobulin superfamily that have been modified to include structural features derived from IgNAR variable domains.

Abstract: The invention relates provides a novel crystal structure of the fibrillogenic part of amyloid ?-peptide (A?). More specifically the crystal structure is A?-IgNAR and, accordingly the present invention also relates to selecting and/or designing compounds that modulate amyloid ?-peptide (A?) activity using techniques such as in silico screening and crystal soaking experiments. The invention further relates to compounds and methods for inhibiting interaction between amyloid ?-peptide (A?) monomers, more particularly, inhibiting or disrupting amyloid ?-peptide (A?) oligomer formation and toxic activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to immunoglobulin new antigen receptors (IgNARs) from fish and uses thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to modified IgNAR variable domains and to domains from members of the immunoglobulin superfamily that have been modified to include structural features derived from IgNAR variable domains.

Abstract: The present invention relates to immunoglobulin new antigen receptors (IgNARs) from fish and uses thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to modified IgNAR variable domains and to domains from members of the immunoglobulin superfamily that have been modified to include structural features derived from IgNAR variable domains.

Abstract: A modified cereal (1→3,1→4)-&bgr;-glucanase is produced by the method of single point substitution in a native cereal (1→3,1→4)-&bgr;-glucanase enzyme, whereby the substitution:

Abstract: This invention relates to a (1→3, 1→4)-&bgr;-glucanase (glucanase EII endohydrolase) enzyme, whose amino acid sequence has been modified in order to provide an enzyme whose three-dimensional structure confers improved thermostability and/or pH stability. Specific modifications are based upon a comparison between the three-dimensional structure (1→3, 1→4)-&bgr;-glucanase and that of (1→3)-&bgr;-glucanase. The (1→3, 1→4)-&bgr;-glucanase gene has been modified by site-directed mutagenesis, and modified enzymes have been expressed in E. coli. Modified sequences, DNA molecules encoding them, plasmids, expression vectors and transgenic plants are disclosed.

Abstract: Derivatives and analogues of 2-deoxy-2,3-didehydro-N-acetyl neuraminic acid, pharmaceutical formulations thereof, methods for their preparation and their use in the treatment of viral infections, in particular influenza, are described.