Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining whether a cancer patient is susceptible to treatment with a protein tyrosine kinase 2 (PTK2) inhibitor, comprising detecting the expression of the E-cadherin protein in a cancer sample of said cancer patient, wherein an E-cadherin protein immunoreactivity score (IRS) of 0-2 indicates that the cancer patient is susceptible to treatment with a PTK2 inhibitor. Said detection of the expression of the E-cadherin protein in a cancer sample of a cancer patient is preferably conducted by way of an immunohistochemistry (IHC) method. Said IHC method preferably employs a primary antibody which is specific for E-cadherin and a secondary antibody which specifically reacts with the primary antibody. The present invention also relates to a method of treating a cancer patient whose cancer is characterized by an E-cadherin protein immunoreactivity score (IRS) of 0-2, comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a PTK2 inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining whether a cancer patient is susceptible to treatment with a protein tyrosine kinase 2 (PTK2) inhibitor, comprising detecting the expression of the E-cadherin protein in a cancer sample of said cancer patient, wherein an E-cadherin protein immunoreactivity score (IRS) of 0-2 indicates that the cancer patient is susceptible to treatment with a PTK2 inhibitor. Said detection of the expression of the E-cadherin protein in a cancer sample of a cancer patient is preferably conducted by way of an immunohistochemistry (IHC) method. Said IHC method preferably employs a primary antibody which is specific for E-cadherin and a secondary antibody which specifically reacts with the primary antibody. The present invention also relates to a method of treating a cancer patient whose cancer is characterized by an E-cadherin protein immunoreactivity score (IRS) of 0-2, comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a PTK2 inhibitor.

Abstract: The invention relates to new methods for the treatment of oncological and fibrotic disease comprising the combined administration of an inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor receptors (VEGFRs) in conjunction with a thrombin inhibitor.

Abstract: The invention relates to new methods for the treatment of oncological and fibrotic diseases comprising the combined administration of a receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor in conjunction with a thrombin inhibitor.

Abstract: A method for determining whether a cancer patient is susceptible to treatment with a protein tyrosine kinase 2 (PTK2) inhibitor, comprising detecting the expression of the E-cadherin protein in a cancer sample of said cancer patient, wherein an E-cadherin protein immunoreactivity score (IRS) of 0-2 indicates that the cancer patient is susceptible to treatment with a PTK2 inhibitor. The invention further encompasses treatment of a patient with a protein tyrosine kinase 2 (PTK2) inhibitor if it has been so determined that said patient is susceptible to such treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to new methods for the treatment of oncological and fibrotic disease comprising the combined administration of an inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor receptors (VEGFRs) in conjunction with a thrombin inhibitor.

Abstract: The invention relates to new methods for the treatment of oncological and fibrotic diseases comprising the combined administration of a receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor in conjunction with a thrombin inhibitor.

Abstract: The invention relates to pyrrolobenzimidazolone compounds of formula (I), wherein A, T and R1 to R3 are defined as in claim 1, which are suitable for the treatment of diseases characterized by excessive or abnormal cell proliferation and the use thereof for preparing a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to pyrrolobenzimidazolone compounds of formula (I), wherein A, T and R1 to R3 are defined as in claim 1, which are suitable for the treatment of diseases characterized by excessive or abnormal cell proliferation and the use thereof for preparing a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a prodrug that is capable of being converted into a drug by the catalytic action of human fibroblast activation protein (FAP&agr;), said prodrug is chemically stable under physiological conditions and can be used for the manufacture of physically stable aqueous formulations. It has a cleavage site which is recognised by FAP&agr;, and the drug released by the enzymatic activity of FAP&agr; is cytotoxic or cytostatic under physiological conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a prodrug that is capable of being converted into a drug by the catalytic action of human fibroblast activation protein (FAP&agr;), said prodrug is chemically stable under physiological conditions and can be used for the manufacture of physically stable aqueous formulations. It has a cleavage site which is recognised by FAP&agr;, and the drug released by the enzymatic activity of FAP&agr; is cytotoxic or cytostatic under physiological conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a prodrug that is capable of being converted into a drug by the catalytic action of human fibroblast activation protein (FAP&agr;), said prodrug having a cleavage site which is recognised by FAP&agr;, and said drug being cytotoxic or cytostatic under physiological conditions.

Abstract: Recombinant antibody proteins are provided that specifically bind fibroblast activation protein alpha (FAP&agr;) and comprise framework modifications resulting in the improved producibility in host cells. The invention also relates to the use of said antibodies for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes and methods of producing said antibodies.

Abstract: The invention relates to a prodrug that is capable of being converted into a drug by the catalytic action of human fibroblast activation protein (FAP&agr;), said prodrug having a cleavage site which is recognised by FAP&agr;, and said drug being cytotoxic or cytostatic under physiological conditions.

Abstract: The invention provides for the production of several humanized murine antibodies specific for the antigen Lewis Y, which is recognized by the murine antibody Lewis Y. The Lewis Y antigen is expressed in normal tissues but the level of expression is higher in certain tumor types so that the antigen can be used as a marker for cells of some breast, colon, gastric, esophageal, pancreatic, duodenal, lung, bladder and renal carcinomas and gastric and islet cell neuroendocrine tumors. The invention also provides for numerous polynucleotide encoding humanized Lewis Y specific antibodies, expression vectors for producing humanized Lewis Y specific antibodies, and host cells for the recombinant production of the humanized antibodies. The invention also provides methods for detecting cancerous cells (in vitro and in vivo) using humanized Lewis Y specific antibodies. Additionally, the invention provides methods of treating cancer using humanized Lewis Y specific antibodies.

Abstract: The invention relates to a prodrug that is capable of being converted into a drug by the catalytic action of human fibroblast activation protein (FAP&agr;), said prodrug having a cleavage site which is recognized by FAP&agr;, and said drug being cytotoxic or cytostatic under physiological conditions, wherein said prodrug comprises an oligomeric part comprising at least two amino carboxylic residues, and a cytotoxic or cytostatic part, wherein the C-terminal amino carboxylic residue of the oligomeric part is an acyclic amino acid, the nitrogen atom of the amino function thereof is attached to a substituent being different from a hydrogen atom, and the C-terminal carboxy function thereof is linked to the cytotoxic or cytostatic part by an amide bond.

Abstract: Recombinant antibody proteins are provided that specifically bind fibroblast activation protein alpha (FAP&agr;) and comprise framework modifications resulting in the improved producibility in host cells. The invention also relates to the use of said antibodies for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes and methods of producing said antibodies.

Abstract: The invention relates to antibody proteins which specifically bind fibroblast activating protein alpha (FAP&agr;). The invention further relates to the use of said antibodies for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes as well as processes for preparing said antibodies.

Abstract: The invention provides for the production of several humanized murine antibodies specific for the antigen FB5, which is recognized by the murine antibody FB5. The FB5 antigen is expressed on the luminal surface of vascular endothelial cells of a wide range of malignant tumours. The invention also provides for numerous polynucleotide encoding humanized FB5 specific antibodies, expression vectors for producing humanized FB5 specific antibodies, and host cells for the recombinant production of the humanized antibodies. The invention also provides methods for detecting cancerous cells (in vitro and in vivo) using humanized FB5 specific antibodies. Additionally, the invention provides methods of treating cancer using FB5 specific antibodies.

Abstract: Recombinant antibody proteins are provided that specifically bind fibroblast activation protein alpha (FAP&agr;) and comprise framework modifications resulting in the improved producibility in host cells. The invention also relates to the use of said antibodies for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes and methods of producing said antibodies.