Abstract: The invention relates to a virus particle comprising a lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) S segment and an LCMV L segment, wherein the S segment comprises an open reading frame encoding a glycoprotein derived from LCMV strain WE, and wherein the L segment comprises an open reading frame encoding an L protein derived from LCMV strain Clone13. The invention also relates to related host cells, methods of producing such virus particles, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such virus particles, and medical uses of such virus particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 1,2-ethylenediamines of general formula (I) wherein the groups R1 to R15, A, B, L, i as well as X1-X4 are defined as in the specification and claims and the use thereof for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and similar diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 1,2-ethylenediamines of general formula (I) wherein the groups R1 to R15, A, B, L, i as well as X1—X4 are defined as in the specification and claims and the use thereof for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and similar diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 1,2-ethylenediamines of general formula (I) wherein the groups R1 to R15, A, B, L, i as well as X1-X4 are defined as in the specification and claims and the use thereof for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and similar diseases.

Abstract: A method of treating or preventing of a disease or condition associated with an increased level of isoforms of amyloid ? peptides (A?) and/or with a changed ratio of levels of A? isoforms and/or with the formation of plaques containing amyloid ? peptide (A?) isoforms in a mammal comprising administering to said mammal an therapeutically effective amount of a compound selected from the formulas Ia, Ib wherein V, W, Y, R2, R3, R5, R6, L1 and i are defined as in claim 1.

Abstract: A method of treating or preventing of a disease or condition associated with an increased level of isoforms of amyloid ? peptides (A?) and/or with a changed ratio of levels of A? isoforms and/or with the formation of plaques containing amyloid ? peptide (A?) isoforms in a mammal comprising administering to said mammal an therapeutically effective amount of a compound selected from the formulas Ia, Ib wherein V, W, Y, R2, R3, R5, R6, L1 and i are defined as in claim 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of the formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are defined as in the specification and claims and to its use for treating or preventing Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases.

Abstract: A method of treating or preventing of a disease or condition associated with an increased level of isoforms of amyloid ? peptides (A?) and/or with a changed ratio of levels of A? isoforms and/or with the formation of plaques containing amyloid ? peptide (A?) isoforms in a mammal comprising administering to said mammal an therapeutically effective amount of a compound selected from the formulas Ia, Ib wherein V, W, Y, R2, R3, R5, R6, L1 and i are defined as in claim 1.

Abstract: A method of treating or preventing of a disease or condition associated with an increased level of isoforms of amyloid ? peptides (A?) and/or with a changed ratio of levels of A? isoforms and/or with the formation of plaques containing amyloid D peptide (A?) isoforms in a mammal comprising administering to said mammal an therapeutically effective amount of a compound selected from the formulas Ia, Ib wherein V, W, Y, R2, R3, R5, R6, L1 and i are defined as in claim 1.

Abstract: A method of treating or preventing of a disease or condition associated with an increased level of isoforms of amyloid ? peptides (A?) and/or with a changed ratio of levels of A? isoforms and/or with the formation of plaques containing amyloid ? peptide (A?) isoforms in a mammal comprising administering to said mammal an therapeutically effective amount of a compound selected from the formulas Ia, Ib wherein V, W, Y, R2, R3, R5, R6, L1 and i are defined as in claim 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are defined as in the specification and claims and to its use for treating or preventing Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 1,2-ethylenediamines of general formula (I) wherein the groups R1 to R15, A, B, L, i as well as X1-X4 are defined as in the specification and claims and the use thereof for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and similar diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 are defined as in the specification and claims and to its use for treating or preventing Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are defined as in the specification and claims and to its use for treating or preventing Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases.

Abstract: A method of treating or preventing of a disease or condition associated with an increased level of isoforms of amyloid ? peptides (A?) and/or with a changed ratio of levels of A? isoforms and/or with the formation of plaques containing amyloid ? peptide (A?) isoforms in a mammal comprising administering to said mammal an therapeutically effective amount of a compound selected from the formulas Ia, Ib wherein V, W, Y, R2, R3, R5, R6, L1 and i are defined as in claim 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, A, B, and Y are defined as in the specification and claims and to its use for treating or preventing Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases.

Abstract: A method of treating or preventing of a disease or condition associated with an increased level of isoforms of amyloid ? peptides (A?) and/or with a changed ratio of levels of A? isoforms and/or with the formation of plaques containing amyloid ? peptide (A?) isoforms in a mammal comprising administering to said mammal an therapeutically effective amount of a compound selected from the formulas Ia, Ib wherein V, W, Y, R2, R3, R5, R6, L1 and i are defined as in claim 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of the formula wherein R1, R2, X, Y, n, t and m are defined as in the specification and claims and to its use for treating or preventing Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases.

Abstract: According to the screening method of the invention substances capable of modulating &ggr;-secretase activity are identified by incubating a source and a substrate of &ggr;-secretase activity with a test substance and detecting a C-terminal fragment released from said substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for finding substances capable of specifically inhibiting membrane-bound proteases and a high throughput screening test for finding substances capable of specifically inhibiting &ggr;-secretase or presenilinase. The invention further relates to the use of this process or this high throughput screening test for finding substances which are specifically capable of inhibiting &ggr;-secretase or presenilinase. It also discloses substances which can be found with a process according to the invention, the use of said substances according to the invention for preparing a medicament for treating neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer's disease, and pharmaceutical formulations containing the substances according to the invention.