Abstract: This invention relates to glucagon-like peptide 2 (GLP-2) derivatives. In particular, this invention relates to GLP-2 peptide derivatives having an extended in vivo half-life, for the treatment or prevention of gastrointestinal disorders or diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and other gastrointestinal functions, from any segment of the gastrointestinal tract, from the oesophagus to the anus.

Abstract: This invention relates to long lasting natriuretic peptide (NP) derivatives. The NP derivative has a NP peptide and a reactive entity coupled to the NP peptide. The reactive entity is able to covalently bond with a functionality on a blood component. In particular, this invention relates to NP derivatives having an extended in vivo half-life, and method for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and disorders such as acute decompensated congestive heart failure (CHF) and chronic CHF.

Abstract: Peptides exhibiting anti-viral and anti-fusogenic activity are modified to provide greater stability and improved half-life in vivo. The selected peptides include fusion inhibitors DP178 and DP107 and related peptides and analogs thereof. The modified peptides are capable of forming covalent bonds with one or more blood components, preferably a mobile blood component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound comprising a PYY peptide or a functional derivative thereof, which is coupled to a reactive group. Such a reactive group is capable of reacting on a blood component so as to form a stable covalent bond therewith. The present invention also relates to a conjugate comprising such a compound which is covalently bonded to a blood component. Moreover, the invention also relates to a method of enhancing, in a patient, the anti-obesity activity of a PYY peptide or functional derivative thereof.

Abstract: Peptides exhibiting anti-viral and anti-fusogenic activity are modified to provide greater stability and improved half-life in vivo. The selected peptides include fusion inhibitors DP178 and DP107 and related peptides and analogs thereof. The modified peptides are capable of forming covalent bonds with one or more blood components, preferably a mobile blood component.

Abstract: This invention relates to C34 peptide derivatives having improved aqueous solubility that are inhibitors of viral infection and/or exhibit antifusogenic properties. In particular, this invention relates to C34 derivatives having inhibiting activity against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), respiratory synctial virus (RSV), human parainfluenza virus (HPV), measles virus (MeV), and simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) with long duration of action for the treatment of the respective viral infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds comprising modified thrombopoietin peptides and conjugates of such modified peptides to serum components, typically serum proteins or peptides. The compounds and conjugates of the invention comprise a reactive group or a residue of a reactive group, which is covalently attached to a modified peptide, optionally through a linking group. The present invention also provides methods for the covalent attachment of a modified peptide to a serum protein or peptide to form a conjugate of the invention. The conjugates of the invention typically exhibit a longer in vivo circulating half-life compared to the corresponding unconjugated peptides. The conjugates of the invention also retain at least some of the biological activity of the unconjugated peptides, and typically exhibit increased biological activity compared to the unconjugated peptides.

Abstract: Peptides exhibiting anti-viral and anti-fusogenic activity are modified to provide greater stability and improved half-life in vivo. The selected peptides include fusion inhibitors DP178 and DP107 and related peptides and analogs thereof. The modified peptides are capable of forming covalent bonds with one or more blood components, preferably a mobile blood component.

Abstract: This invention relates to long lasting natriuretic peptide (NP) derivatives. The NP derivative has a NP peptide and a reactive entity coupled to the NP peptide. The reactive entity is able to covalently bond with a functionality on a blood component. In particular, this invention relates to NP derivatives having an extended in vivo half-life, and method for the treatment of cardio-vascular diseases and disorders such as acute decompensated congestive heart failure (CHF) and chronic CHF.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound comprising a PYY peptide or a functional derivative thereof, which is coupled to a reactive group. Such a reactive group is capable of reacting on a blood component so as to form a stable covalent bond therewith. The present invention also relates to a conjugate comprising such a compound which is covalently bonded to a blood component. Moreover, the invention also relates to a method of enhancing, in a patient, the anti-obesity activity of a PYY peptide or functional derivative thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus to package a plurality of tape spools that can be also used to unwind the tape spools.

Abstract: Peptides exhibiting anti-viral and anti-fusogenic activity are modified to provide greater stability and improved half-life in vivo. The selected peptides include fusion inhibitors DP178 and DP107 and related peptides and analogs thereof. The modified peptides are capable of forming covalent bonds with one or more blood components, preferably a mobile blood component.

Abstract: This invention relates to growth hormone releasing factor (GRF) derivatives. In particular, this invention relates to GRF peptide derivatives having an extended in vivo half-life, for promoting the endogenous production or release of growth hormone in humans and animals.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improvement in an apparatus for dispensing a ribbon between layers of web material and more particularly, to an automated and remote positioning system of ribbon dispensers which are precisely positioned with respect to the web material by a controlling and monitoring system and are physically easily accessible for maintenance by an operator. The automated and remote positioning system of ribbon dispensers includes locking means interacting with either the apparatus or with a traversing mechanism such as a lead screw to move the ribbon dispensers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insulin derivative comprising an insulin molecule and a reactive group for covalently bonding a blood component, wherein preferably the insulin molecule is human natural insulin molecule and the reactive group is coupled to an amino acid of the insulin molecule at a position selected from the positions Gly A1, Phe B1 and Lys B29.

Abstract: An apparatus to prevent strip material from falling off the edges of a strip material package when unwinding. The package comprises a generally cylindrical and flangeless core around which the strip material is wound transversely in a plurality of overlapping layers. The apparatus also includes an idler roller. When unwinding, the strip material goes around the idler roller, then around the package, generally in its central portion and then again around the idler roller before being fed to a laminating machine. A method to use the apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to glucagon-like peptide 2 (GLP-2) derivatives. In particular, this invention relates to GLP-2 peptide derivatives having an extended in vivo half-life, for the treatment or prevention of gastrointestinal disorders or diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and other gastrointestinal functions, from any segment of the gastrointestinal tract, from the oesophagus to the anus.

Abstract: This invention relates to glucagon-like peptide 2 (GLP-2) derivatives. In particular this invention relates to GLP-2 peptide derivatives having an extended in vivo half-life, for the treatment or prevention of gastrointestinal disorders or diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and other gastrointestinal functions, from any segment of the gastrointestinal tract, from the oesophagus to the anus.

Abstract: Peptides exhibiting anti-viral and anti-fusogenic activity are modified to provide greater stability and improved half-life in vivo. The selected peptides include fusion inhibitors DP178 and DP107 and related peptides and analogs thereof. The modified peptides are capable of forming covalent bonds with one or more blood components, preferably a mobile blood component.

Abstract: An apparatus to prevent strip material from falling off the edges of a strip material package when unwinding. The package comprises a generally cylindrical and flangeless core around which the strip material is wound transversely in a plurality of overlapping layers. The apparatus also includes an idler roller. When unwinding, the strip material goes around the idler roller, then around the package, generally in its central portion and then again around the idler roller before being fed to a laminating machine. A method to use the apparatus is also provided.