Abstract: The invention relates to injectable long-acting insulin formulations for the treatment of types I and II diabetes in humans and animals. The essential object of the invention is to provide an injectable long-acting insulin formulation in the form of a colloidal suspension which is stable, which has a good local tolerance and toxicity compatible with the chronic treatment of diabetics, and which maintains a substantial hypoglycemic effect extending over at least 24 hours after a single administration, e.g. by the subcutaneous route. To achieve this object, the invention relates to a stable aqueous colloidal formulation of insulin-laden nanoparticles of at least one poly(Leu-block-Glu) in which the pH is between 5.8 and 7.0, the osmolarity O (in mOsmol) . . . : 270?O?800, and the viscosity v (in mPa·s) is low, namely v?40. The nanoparticles of poly(Leu-block-Glu) have a mean hydrodynamic diameter Dh such that: 15?Dh?40.

Abstract: Anionic polysaccharide derivatives partially functionalized by at least two vicinal hydrophobic groups, the hydrophobic groups, which are identical or different, being carried by an at least trivalent radical or spacer, a method of synthesis of the functionalized polysaccharides, and pharmaceutical compositions having one of the polysaccharides and at least one active principle are provided.

Abstract: A complex of a polysaccharide and recombinant human BMP-2 and BMP-7, soluble at physiological pH, wherein the polysaccharide/BMP mass ratio is less than 15, the polysaccharide being selected from the group of polysaccharides having carboxyl functional groups, at least one of which is substituted with at least one hydrophobic radical.

Abstract: A novel anionic polysaccharides functionalized by at least one hydrophobic acid derivative. These novel anionic polysaccharides including hydrophobic groups have good biocompatibility and their hydrophobicity can be easily adjusted without detrimentally affecting the biocompatibility or the stability. A method of synthesis which makes it possible to produce them and to pharmaceutical compositions including them.

Abstract: An open implant constituted of an osteogenic composition comprising at least one osteogenic growth factor/amphiphilic anionic polysaccharide complex, one soluble salt of a cation at least divalent, and one organic support, said organic support comprising no demineralized bone matrix. In one embodiment, said implant is in the form of a lyophilizate. It also relates to the method for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Polysaccharide including carboxyl functional groups. The polysaccharide being chosen from the group of anionic synthetic polysaccharides including 1,6 bonds obtained from neutral polysaccharides of which at least one of a carboxyl functional groups is esterified by a hydrophobic alcohol (-Ah) (residue of a hydrophobic alcohol). The hydrophobic alcohol (Ah) being grafted or bonded to the anionic polysaccharide by a function F (ester function), which results from coupling between the carboxylate function of the anionic polysaccharide and hydroxyl function of the hydrophobic alcohol. Carboxyl functions of anionic polysaccharide, which are not substituted, are in the form of carboxylate of a cation. The polysaccharide including carboxyl functional groups are amphiphilic at neutral pH. It also relates to its use for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions and the pharmaceutical compositions comprising a polysaccharide and at least one active principle.

Abstract: Osteogenic compositions are formed from a coprecipitate that contains at least one insoluble calcium salt and at least one osteogenic protein, the coprecipitate being in divided form. A process for preparing the coprecipitate in divided form contains at least one insoluble calcium salt and at least one complex between an osteogenic protein and a polysaccharide. The invention also relates to the formulations, pharmaceutical products, kits and medical devices comprising the coprecipitate.

Abstract: A stable pharmaceutical composition with at least one monoclonal antibody and at least one amphiphilic polysaccharide chosen from the group of amphiphilic polysaccharides comprising carboxylate functional groups partly substituted with at least one hydrophobic substituent is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polysaccharide comprising carboxyl functional groups, one at least of which is substituted by a derivative of a hydrophobic alcohol. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising one of the polysaccharides according to the invention and at least one active principle. It also relates to a pharmaceutical composition, wherein the active principle is chosen from the group consisting of proteins, glycoproteins, peptides and nonpeptide therapeutic molecules. The invention also relates to the use of the functionalized polysaccharides according to the invention in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions as described above.

Abstract: The invention relates to a complex between an insulin and a polysaccharide comprising carboxyl functional groups, said polysaccharide being chosen from polysaccharides functionalized with at least one phenylalanine derivative, noted Phe, said phenylalanine derivative being chosen from the group consisting of phenylalanine and its alkali metal cation salts, phenylalaninol, phenylalaninamide and ethylbenzylamine or from phenylalanine esters, and said insulin being either a human insulin or an insulin analog. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one complex according to the invention, especially in the form of an injectable solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a amphiphilic polymer in the preparation of a therapeutic composition for promoting angiogenesis at its site of administration, comprising a complex between a polymer and a PDGF, wherein the polymer is amphiphilic. In an embodiment, the PDGF is selected from the group of the PDGFs (platelet-derived growth factors) and the amphiphilic polymer is selected from the group: The invention relates also to the therapeutic composition is in the form of a gel, a cream, a solution, a spray, a paste or a patch or a dressing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a complex consisted of a polysaccharide and an HBP, said polysaccharide being consisted from glycoside bonds of (1,6) and/or (1,4) and/or (1,3) and/or (1,2) type and functionalized with at least one salifiable or salified tryptophan derivative. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a complex according to the invention and to the use of a polysaccharide consisted of glycoside bonds of (1,6) and/or (1,4) and/or (1,3) and/or (1,2) type and functionalized with at least one salifiable or salified tryptophan derivative, for the preparation of a pharmaceutical formulation of stable HBPs.

Abstract: The invention relates to osteogenic compositions composed of a coprecipitate that contains at least one insoluble calcium salt and at least one complex between an osteogenic protein and a polysaccharide, said coprecipitate being in divided form. The invention also relates to kits for performing the invention. The invention also relates to the process for preparing the coprecipitate in divided form, containing at least one insoluble calcium salt and at least one complex between an osteogenic protein and a polysaccharide. The invention also relates to the formulations, pharmaceutical products and medical devices comprising said coprecipitate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a complex between human insulin and an amphiphilic polymer comprising carboxyl functional groups, said amphiphilic polymer being chosen from functionalized polysaccharides predominantly composed of glycoside monomers bonded via glycoside bonds of (1,6) type which are functionalized by at least one tryptophan derivative. It also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one complex according to the invention, it being possible for said formulation to be in the form of an injectable solution. It more particularly relates to the use of a complex according to the invention in the preparation of a human insulin formulation at a concentration of approximately 600 ?M (100 IU/ml), the onset of action of which is less than 30 minutes, preferably less than 20 minutes and more preferably less than 15 minutes and/or the glycemic nadir of which is at less than 120 minutes, preferably less than 105 minutes and more preferably less than 90 minutes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polysaccharide comprising carboxyl functional groups, one at least of which is substituted by a derivative of a hydrophobic alcohol. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising one of the polysaccharides according to the invention and at least one active principle. It also relates to a pharmaceutical composition, wherein the active principle is chosen from the group consisting of proteins, glycoproteins, peptides and nonpeptide therapeutic molecules. The invention also relates to the use of the functionalized polysaccharides according to the invention in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions as described above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polysaccharide derivatives, predominantly comprising glycosidic bonds of (1,4), (1,3) and/or (1,2) type, functionalized by at least one tryptophan derivative. It also relates to processes for the synthesis thereof, to their uses as pharmaceutical excipient and to the pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel biodegradable materials based on modified polyamino acids and suitable, in particular, for vectoring active substance(s) (AS). Said invention also relates to novel pharmaceutical, cosmetic, dietary or plant protective compositions which are based on said polyamino acids. The aim of said invention is to provide a novel polymer raw material usable for vectoring the AS and capable to optimally meet all specification in this area: biocompatibility, biodegradability, ability to become easily associated with many active substances or to solubilise them and to release said active substances in vivo. The aim is attained to 30 carbon atoms. Said polyglutamates modified by histidine derivatives are soluble with pH lower than 5 and are easily and economically convertible into active substance vectorization particles which are able to form stable aqueous colloidal suspensions. On the contrary, said modified polyglutamates are insoluble in water with a physiological pH (7.

Abstract: An open implant, and a method for preparing the implant, constituted of an osteogenic composition with at least one osteogenic growth factor, one soluble salt of a cation at least divalent, and one organic support. The organic support has no demineralized bone matrix. In one embodiment, the implant is in the form of a lyophilizate.

Abstract: The invention relates to an open implant constituted of an osteogenic composition comprising at least: one osteogenic growth factor/amphiphilic anionic polysaccharide complex, one soluble salt of a cation at least divalent, and one organic support, said organic support comprising no demineralized bone matrix. In one embodiment, said implant is in the form of a lyophilizate. It also relates to the method for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Physically and chemically stable, water-soluble, amphiphilic polymer-PDGF complex, characterized in that the amphiphilic polymers include a hydrophilic polymeric backbone functionalized with hydrophobic substituents and hydrophilic groups.