Abstract: The present invention refers to fusion proteins comprising a TNF superfamily (TNFSF) cytokine or a receptor binding domain thereof fused to a trimerization domain and a nucleic acid molecule encoding the fusion protein. The fusion protein is present as a trimeric complex or as an oligomer thereof and is suitable for therapeutic, diagnostic and/or research applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an antigen-binding agent directed against human interleukin-4 receptor for the prevention and/or treatment of tumors, inflammatory and immunological disorders. Further the invention relates to methods of inhibiting the bioactivity of IL-4 without inhibiting binding of IL-4 to IL-4R and particularly to methods for treatment and/or prevention of tumors, inflammatory and immunological disorders, the methods comprising administering to an individual in need thereof an antigen-binding agent with binding affinity for IL-4R.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a fusion protein comprising a TNF-superfamily (TNFSF) cytokine or a receptor binding domain thereof fused to a collectin trimerization domain, to a nucleic acid molecule encoding the fusion protein, and to a cell comprising the nucleic acid molecule. The fusion protein is present as a trimeric complex or as an oligomer thereof. The fusion protein, the nucleic acid, and the cell is suitable as pharmaceutical composition or for therapeutic, diagnostic and/or research applications.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for diagnosing a cancer type, whereby the expression of anti-apoptotic cytokines is determined in the tumour cells. The differential diagnosis of the present invention is used to classify tumour disorders and to recommend the required treatment and to monitor the progress and response to the treatment.

Abstract: The invention provides novel, substituted 3-arylamino pyridine compounds (I) pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and prodrug compounds thereof, wherein W, R1, R2, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14 are as defined in the specification. Such compounds are MEK inhibitors and useful in the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases, such as cancer, restenosis and inflammation. Also disclosed is the use of such compounds in the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases in mammals, especially humans, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1-9, Z, n, X, A, and Rb have the meaning as cited in the description and the claims. Said compounds are useful as DPP-IV inhibitors. The invention also relates to the preparation of such compounds as well as the production and use thereof as medicament for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity and lipid disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein Z, R1-5, X, n, A1 and A2 have the meaning as cited in the description and the claims. Said compounds are useful as DPP-IV inhibitors. The invention also relates to the preparation of such compounds as well as the production and use thereof as medicament.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (1) wherein Z, R1-3 and A have the meaning as cited in the description and the claims. Said compounds are useful as DPP-IV inhibitors. The invention also relates to the preparation of such compounds as well as the production and use thereof as medicament.