Abstract: The present invention describes a uPAR (urokinase Plasminogen Activator Receptor)-targeting conjugate comprising: —a fluorophore; —a molecule binding to the receptor; and—a linker group which covalently links the fluorophore to the molecule binding to the receptor, said linker group either being part of the molecule binding to the receptor or being a separate component of the uPAR (urokinase Plasminogen Activator Receptor)-targeting conjugate; wherein the uPAR (urokinase Plasminogen Activator Receptor)-targeting conjugate has a pharmacokinetic profile where a human TBR (tumor-to-background ratio) of at least 1.1 is reached within 3.5 hours post administration and where a human TBR of at least 1.5 is maintained at least 30 minutes before decreasing below 1.5, and wherein the uPAR-targeting conjugate is a human uPAR-targeting conjugate.

Abstract: The present invention describes a composition comprising a fluorophore labelled uPAR-targeting component, a buffer and a surfactant, wherein the fluorophore labelled uPAR-targeting component is solubilized in the composition by means of the surfactant being present, and wherein the composition comprises a maximum of 10 wt % water, preferably a maximum of 5 wt % water.

Abstract: The present invention describes a uPAR-targeting peptide conjugate comprising a fluoro bore, a peptide binding to uPAR and a linker group which are connected by covalent bonds, wherein the uPAR-targeting peptide conjugate may be used as fluorescence probe in real time optical imaging and delineation of cancer tumors or metastases during surgery.

Abstract: The present invention describes a receptor-targeting conjugate comprising a fluorophore; a molecule, e.g. a peptide, binding to the receptor; and —a linker group which covalently links the fluorophore to the molecule binding to the receptor, wherein the conjugate is adapted to be administered intravenously into a human or animal body, and provide an effective pharmacokinetic profile with reference to inter alia receptor binding affinity and removal from plasma.

Abstract: There is provided a novel conjugate that binds to the cell surface receptor uPA (uPAR). The conjugate is based on a fluorescence-labeled peptide useful as a diagnostic probe to the surfaces of cells expressing uPAR. The conjugate is capable of carrying a suitable detectable and imageable label that will allow qualitative detection and also quantitation of uPAR levels in vitro and in vivo. This renders the surgical resection of tumors more optimal.

Abstract: The present invention describes an X-ray contrast composition for local administration, wherein the X-ray contrast composition exhibits contrast properties and wherein at least 60% of an administrated amount of said X-ray contrast composition remains more than 24 hours within 10 cm from an injection point when the X-ray contrast composition is administrated to a human or animal body.

Abstract: The present invention describes an X-ray contrast composition for local administration, wherein the X-ray contrast composition exhibits contrast properties and wherein at least 60% of an administrated amount of said X-ray contrast composition remains more than 24 hours within 10 cm from an injection point when the X-ray contrast composition is administrated to a human or animal body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel formulations comprising a plurality of nano-sized solid particles and a gel-forming system, useful, e.g. for imaging of the body of a mammal. Also described are kits comprising such formulations and imaging methods utilizing such formulations or kits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel formulations comprising a plurality of nano-sized solid particles and a gel-forming system, useful, e.g. for imaging of the body of a mammal. Also described are kits comprising such formulations and imaging methods utilizing such formulations or kits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel formulations comprising a plurality of nano-sized solid particles and a gel-forming system, useful, e.g. for imaging of the body of a mammal. Also described are kits comprising such formulations and imaging methods utilizing such formulations or kits.

Abstract: The present invention describes an X-ray contrast composition for local administration, wherein the X-ray contrast composition exhibits contrast properties and wherein at least 60% of an administrated amount of said X-ray contrast composition remains more than 24 hours within 10 cm from an injection point when the X-ray contrast composition is administrated to a human or animal body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel formulations comprising a plurality of nano-sized solid particles and a gel-forming system, useful, e.g. for imaging of the body of a mammal. Also described are kits comprising such formulations and imaging methods utilizing such formulations or kits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and nano-sized particles for image guided radiotherapy (IGRT) of a target tissue. More specifically, the invention relates to nano-sized particles comprising X-ray-imaging contrast agents in solid form with the ability to block x-rays, allowing for simultaneous or integrated external beam radiotherapy and imaging, e.g., using computed tomography (CT).

Abstract: A composite material for occluding a body lumen comprising at least two different components that differ from each other by their value of elastic modulus is disclosed. One component has a value of elastic modulus of less than 4 GPa, and another component has a value of elastic modulus of above 4 GPa. The component that has a higher value of elastic modulus is embedded in the component that has a lower value of elastic modulus. The composite material comprises at least one portion that is free of the component that has the higher value of elastic modulus, wherein said portion is capable of expanding in at least one direction upon application of pressure perpendicular to the expanding direction, or upon application of heat, light or a chemical or biological impact. The composite material is particular suited for manufacturing implantable contraceptive devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for modulating the interaction between at least two proteins, wherein at least one of the two proteins is a functional cell-surface receptor and the other protein is the receptor ligand. The invention features a binding site of said functional cell-surface receptor on the receptor ligand and discloses a series of amino acid sequences, which are part of the structure of said binding site and/or involved in the interaction between the receptor and the ligand. Moreover, the present invention features methods for molecular design and screening of a candidate compound capable of modulating the interaction between the functional cell-surface receptor and receptor ligand through the described binding site, and provides a screening assay for identification of such a compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for modulating the interaction between at least two proteins, wherein at least one of the two proteins is a functional cell-surface receptor and the other protein is the receptor ligand. The invention features a binding site of said functional cell-surface receptor on the receptor ligand and discloses a series of amino acid sequences, which are part of the structure of said binding site and/or involved in the interaction between the receptor and the ligand. Moreover, the present invention features methods for molecular design and screening of a candidate compound capable of modulating the interaction between the functional cell-surface receptor and receptor ligand through the described binding site, and provides a screening assay for identification of such a compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new peptide compounds capable of binding to fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR), said compounds comprising two individual amino acid sequences, wherein at least one of the two amino acid sequences is capable of binding to FGFR. The invention discloses the amino acid sequences of the compounds and features pharmaceutical compositions comprising thereof. Invention also relates to uses of the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising thereof for the treatment or prevention of different pathological conditions, wherein FGFR plays a role in pathology and/or recovery from the disease. New peptide compounds of the invention are obtainable by the ligand presenting assembly (LPA) method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of compounds directed to inhibiting expression and/or proteolytic processing semaphorins SEMA3E and/or sema3E and/or activation of a receptor by a proteolytic product of said semaphorins for the manufacture of a medicament for prevention, treatment diagnosis and/or prognosis of an invasive disease. The invention features the compounds selected from the group comprising antisense compounds derived from the sequence of SEMA3E and/or sema3E, peptide compounds derived from the sequence of said semaphorins, anti-bodies against said semaphorins, and peptide compounds derived from the sequence of Plexin A receptor. Furthermore, the invention provides methods for prognosis and/diagnosis of malignancy of cancer based of estimation of the levels of expression and proteolytic processing of said semaphorins in a sample of a tissue or body fluid. The invention also concerns a method for producing an attractant polypeptide by establishing a cleavage product of SEMA3E. and/or sema3E.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for modulating the interaction between at least two proteins, wherein at least one of the two proteins is a functional cell-surface receptor and the other protein is the receptor ligand. The invention features a binding site of said functional cell-surface receptor on the receptor ligand and discloses a series of amino acid sequences, which are part of the structure of said binding site and/or involved in the interaction between the receptor and the ligand. Moreover, the present invention features methods for molecular design and screening of a candidate compound capable of modulating the interaction between the functional cell-surface receptor and receptor ligand through the described binding site, and provides a screening assay for identification of such a compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of training a classification system for characterising a biological sample, a diagnostic classification system, as well as a method of characterising a condition in an animal or a human being by using parameters obtained from the sample. The invention relates to classification based on physical parameters obtained from luminescence spectroscopy on light emitted from the sample. The data obtained from a spectrofluorimetric analysis can be considered a finger-print of the sample. Each sample gives rise to a unique spectrofluorometric set of physical parameters. By analysing the fluorescence data, it is possible to classify samples into two or more classes based on the fluorescence spectra, such as classifying with respect to presence/abs of a specific disease, group of diseases or risk of later attaining a specific disease or a body condition, or concentration of a specific compound or medicine.