Abstract: A polymeric material from the styrene family, consisting of macromolecular chains grafted by nitrogen-containing heterocyclic groups; wherein the macromolecular chains consist of a polymeric backbone to which a grafted agent is attached by at least one covalent bond, the grafting agent comprises, in a single molecule, one or more associative groups capable of being bound by hydrogen bonds, and one or more reactive groups capable of forming covalent bonds with the polymeric backbone, at least one of the associative groups of the modifier is an imidazolidone heterocyclic ring. The mean number of imidazolidone groups to be inserted into the macromolecular chains is dependent both on the mean mass of said chains and on the final properties to be imparted to the material. The polymeric material of the invention can be extruded, coextruded, injected, blow-moulded, moulded, overmoulded, calendered or thermoformed. Objects such as tubes, films, plates, stiffenerss, bottles and containers can be made.

Abstract: A novel series of BPU analogues were synthesized and evaluated for antitumor activity. In particular, BPU sulfur analogues 6n and 7d were shown to possess up to 10-fold increased potency, when compared to compound 1, against cancer cell lines. 6n was more effective than compound 1 in causing apoptosis of MCF-7 cells. When compared to other drugs with a similar mechanism of action, 6n retained significant ability to inhibit tubulin assembly, with an IC50 of 2.1 ?M.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for production of foams of thermoplastic polymer such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride. More specifically its goal is a method for production of thermoplastic foams comprising a premixing step of at least a thermoplastic polymer in the form of a divided solid with at least an ester of azocarboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation in aqueous solution of water-soluble acrylic polymers or for the preparation in aqueous dispersion of water-dispersible acrylic co-polymers, polymerised from, the total being 100 mol %: a) 5 to 70 mol % of one or more monomer(s) (A) which are (alkoxy)polyalkylene glycol (meth)acrylates and/or ((alkoxy)polyalkylene glycol)(meth)acrylamides; b) 5 to 95 mol % of one or more unsaturated carboxylic monomer(s) (B); and c) 0 to 85 mol % of one or more hydrophobic monomer(s) (C) which are water insoluble, in the absence of a chain-transfer agent, and in the presence of a sufficient amount of a water-soluble alkoxyamine, until a conversion of at least 90% by weight of the monomers (A), (B) and (C) is obtained. The polymer has a polydispersity index Mw/ Mn advantageously <2 and an Mn of between 10 000 g/mol and 50 000 g/mol.

Abstract: The invention relates to an alkoxyamine of formula (I) below: in which R1 may be a hydrogen atom, R2 and R3 alkyl groups, such as a methyl group, R4 a phenylene group bearing an —SO3Na group, R5 a hydrogen atom, and R6 and R7 alkyl groups, such as an ethyl group. Use of these alkoxyamines as a radical polymerization initiator.

Abstract: A novel series of BPU analogues were synthesized and evaluated for antitumor activity. In particular, BPU sulfur analogues 6n and 7d were shown to possess up to 10-fold increased potency, when compared to compound 1, against cancer cell lines. 6n was more effective than compound 1 in causing apoptosis of MCF-7 cells. When compared to other drugs with a similar mechanism of action, 6n retained significant ability to inhibit tubulin assembly, with an IC50 of 2.1 ?M.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a treatment approach based on gene set-expression signatures that systematically connects a sample to a profile from a reference database to extrapolate the most effective therapeutic agent. Further disclosed are methods to optimize combination treatments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the polymerization of one or more monomers comprising a stage in which the said monomer or monomers is/are brought into contact, in a medium comprising water, with at least one specific initiator of the alkoxyamine type corresponding, for example, to the following formula:

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising a latex and at least one copolymer that may be obtained via a monomer polymerization process, comprising a step of placing in contact, in a medium comprising water, the said monomer(s) with at least one initiator corresponding, for example, to the formula:

Abstract: This invention provides a series of BPU analogues; their synthesis and evaluated biological activity. BPU sulfur analogues were found to possess up to 20 fold increased potency, when compared to compound 1, in various cancerous cell lines.

Abstract: The invention concerns a polymer material consisting of macromolecular chains bound by hydrogen bonds wherein: the macromolecular chains consist of a polymer skeleton whereon is fixed by at least one covalent bond a modifying agent, the modifying agent comprising, assembled in a common molecule, one or more associative groups capable of being bound by hydrogen bonds and one or more reactive groups capable of forming covalent bonds with the polymer skeleton, at least one of the associative groups of the modifying agent is an imidazolidone heterocycle, the macromolecular chains bear on average 1 to 10 imidazolidone groups per chain. The average number of imidazolidone groups to be introduced into the macromolecular chains depends both on the average mass of said chains and the final properties desired for the material. The inventive polymer material can be extruded, co-extruded, injected, blown, moulded, overmoulded, calandered, thermoformed.

Abstract: A novel series of BPU analogues were synthesized and evaluated for antitumor activity. In particular, BPU sulfur analogues 6n and 7d were shown to possess up to 10-fold increased potency, when compared to compound 1, against cancer cell lines. 6n was more effective than compound 1 in causing apoptosis of MCF-7 cells. When compared to other drugs with a similar mechanism of action, 6n retained significant ability to inhibit tubulin assembly, with an IC50 of 2.1 ?M.

Abstract: Use is made, for selectively hydrogenating the olefinic double bonds of block copolymers, at least one block of which comprises olefinic double bonds, using a catalyst based on a metal from Group VIII in a medium comprising an organic solvent for the copolymer and an ionic liquid as solvent for the catalyst, of a water-immiscible ionic liquid, preferably an ionic liquid for which the anion is the hexafluorophosphate anion and the cation is the 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium (bmim+) or 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium (emim+) cation. Applied to poly(styrene)-b-poly(butadiene)-b-poly(methyl methacrylate) block copolymers, the poly(butadiene) block of which predominantly possesses a 1,4-microstructure, this process results in copolymers for which the degree of hydrogenation is at least equal to 50% and which exhibit a melting point of greater than 30 °C.

Abstract: A molecular assay for determining the sensitivity or resistance of malignancies to chemotherapy prior to initiation of chemotherapy and which also allows for monitoring the therapeutic effects of the chemotherapy during treatment. The molecular assay measures tumor response to therapy with EGFR modulators and utilizes tumor mRNA as a starting material and a quantitative measurement of c-fos expression as an analytical endpoint.

Abstract: Polymer dispersant of polycarboxylate type comprising at least one copolymer obtained from a monomer composition comprising, in moles: A) 40 to 95% of at least one unsaturated carboxylic monomer, B) 5 to 60% of at least one acrylic ester or methacrylic ester monomer comprising a polyether chain, C) 0 to 20% of at least one third monomer selected from: acrylic ester or methacrylic ester or acrylamide or acrylamide derivative or vinylaromatic monomer or its sulphonated derivative, the copolymer having a controlled molecular mass distribution and being able to be obtained by a process comprising the stages of: i) polymerization in aqueous solution at a temperature ranging from 70 to 95° C.

Abstract: The invention concerns transparent materials having good impact resistance, a high modulus and good heat resistance. The inventive materials comprise an amorphous matrix, preferably based on styrene/methyl methacrylate statistical copolymer whether impact-reinforced of not with a standard additive, and a block copolymer having at least an elastomeric block and at least a block partly or entirely compatible with the amorphous matrix.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation in aqueous solution of water-soluble acrylic polymers or for the preparation in aqueous dispersion of water-dispersible acrylic co-polymers, polymerised from, being 100 mol %: a) 5 to 70 mol % of one or more monomer(s) (A) which are (alkoxy)polyalkylene glycol (meth)acrylates and/or ((alkoxy)polyalkylene glycol)(meth)acrylamides; b) 5 to 95 mol % of one or more unsaturated carboxylic monomer(s) (B); and c) 0 to 85 mol % of one or more hydrophobic monomer(s) (C) which are water insoluble, in the absence of a chain-transfer agent, and in the presence of a sufficient amount of a water-soluble alkoxyamine, until a conversion of at least 90% by weight of the monomers (A), (B) and (C) is obtained. The polymer has a polydispersity index {overscore (Mw)}/{overscore (Mn)} advantageously <2 and an {overscore (Mn)} of between 10 000 and 50 000.

Abstract: Improved dosing schedules for ecteinascidin 743 are given for treatment of cancer.

Abstract: A water retaining additive for conglomerate building materials, free of cellulose-like derivatives, that comprises at least a rheological grade clay, preferably sepiolite, and a modified natural gum such as guar gum, as well as conglomerate compositions that contain the additive, as well as the use of the additive for different constructions materials comprised of gypsum and special mortars are described.

Abstract: Use is made, for selectively hydrogenating the olefinic double bonds of block copolymers, at least one block of which comprises olefinic double bonds, using a catalyst based on a metal from Group VIII in a medium comprising an organic solvent for the copolymer and an ionic liquid as solvent for the catalyst, of a water-immiscible ionic liquid, preferably an ionic liquid for which the anion is the hexafluorophosphate anion and the cation is the 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium (bmim+) or 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium (emim+) cation.