Abstract: The present invention relates to fusion proteins comprising a Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor 5 (GLP-1R) agonistic peptide and a variant of human Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 (FGF21). The present invention further relates to the use of fusion proteins comprising a GLP-1R agonistic peptide and a variant of FGF21 as medicaments, in particular for the treatment of obesity, being overweight, metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and/or atherosclerosis in a subject. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising fusion proteins including a GLP-1R agonistic peptide and a variant of FGF21.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor (GLP-1R) agonistic peptides with reduced GLP-1R CA agonistic activity, and fusion molecules comprising the same. The present invention also relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding GLP-1R agonistic peptides with reduced GLP-1R agonistic activity, pharmaceutical compositions and combinations comprising GLP-1R agonistic peptides with reduced GLP-1R agonistic activity, and kits including GLP-1R agonistic peptides with reduced GLP-1R agonistic activity. The present invention further relates to the use of GLP-1R agonistic peptides with reduced GLP-1R agonistic activity as medicaments, in particular, for the treatment of obesity, being overweight, metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopa-CA thy, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, NASH and/or atherosclerosis.

Abstract: Provided herein are FGFR1/KLB targeting agonistic antigen-binding proteins, or fragments thereof, having improved physico-chemical properties. Also provided herein are conjugates comprising an FGFR1/KLB targeting agonistic antigen-binding protein, or a fragment thereof, and at least one GLP-1R agonistic peptide. Further provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibody (or fragment thereof), or the conjugate provided herein, and the use of the antibody (or fragment thereof, or the use of the conjugate in medicine.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for inhibiting atherosclerotic plaque formation in a subject. In certain embodiments, the methods of the present invention comprise selecting a subject who has, or is at risk of developing, atherosclerosis, and administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising a proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor. In certain embodiments, the PCSK9 inhibitor is an anti-PCSK9 antibody, or antigen binding protein.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for inhibiting atherosclerotic plaque formation in a subject. In certain embodiments, the methods of the present invention comprise selecting a subject who has, or is at risk of developing, atherosclerosis, and administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising a proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor. In certain embodiments, the PCSK9 inhibitor is an anti-PCSK9 antibody, or antigen binding protein.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for inhibiting atherosclerotic plaque formation in a subject. In certain embodiments, the methods of the present invention comprise selecting a subject who has, or is at risk of developing, atherosclerosis, and administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising a proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor. In certain embodiments, the PCSK9 inhibitor is an anti-PCSK9 antibody, or antigen binding protein.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for inhibiting atherosclerotic plaque formation in a subject. In certain embodiments, the methods of the present invention comprise selecting a subject who has, or is at risk of developing, atherosclerosis, and administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising a proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor. In certain embodiments, this PCSK9 inhibitor is an anti-PCSK9 antibody, or antigen binding protein.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for inhibiting atherosclerotic plaque formation in a subject. In certain embodiments, the methods of the present invention comprise selecting a subject who has, or is at risk of developing, atherosclerosis, and administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising a proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor. In certain embodiments, the PCSK9 inhibitor is an anti-PCSK9 antibody, or antigen binding protein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the identification and characterization of therapeutic candidates for use in the treatment of a disease or condition associated with elevated LDL-C levels involving a rodent, methods for the testing of the efficacy of an antibody specifically binding to proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) involving a rodent, as well as a rodent and its use in the identification or profiling of compounds for modulation of a disease or condition associated with elevated LDL-C levels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated protein comprising a ligand binding domain of a nuclear receptor in controllable form, a method of producing the same, its use for the identification of a ligand, a test system comprising the isolated protein and a method for screening for a ligand for a nuclear receptor using the test system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of 2,3,5-substituted pyridone derivatives of formula I: wherein R, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein. This invention also relates to methods of making these compounds. The compounds of this invention are inhibitors of poly(adenosine 5?-diphosphate ribose) polymerase (PARP) and are therefore useful as pharmaceutical agents, especially in the treatment and/or prevention of a variety of diseases, including diseases associated with the central nervous system and cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of 2,3,5-substituted pyridone derivatives of formula I: wherein R, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein. This invention also relates to methods of making these compounds. The compounds of this invention are inhibitors of poly(adenosine 5?-diphosphate ribose) polymerase (PARP) and are therefore useful as pharmaceutical agents, especially in the treatment and/or prevention of a variety of diseases, including diseases associated with the central nervous system and cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated protein comprising a ligand binding domain of a nuclear receptor in controllable form, a method of producing the same, its use for the identification of a ligand, a test system comprising the isolated protein and a method for screening for a ligand for a nuclear receptor using the test system.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds according to the general formula (I), where the definitions of the substituents R1, R2, Ar and X are as specified in the description, and to their physiologically tolerated salts, methods for the preparation of these compounds and their use as medicaments. These compounds are poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (I), wherein R1 and R3 independently represent fluorine, methoxy, —OCF3, C2-C3-alkenyl or C1-C4-alkyl which is optionally substituted by chlorine, methoxy or one, two or three fluorine atoms; R2 represents hydrogen, fluorine, methoxy, —OCF3, C2-C3-alkenyl or C1-C4-alkyl which is optionally substituted by chlorine, methoxy or one, two or three fluorine atoms; X represents O, S, NH or N(C1-C3-alkyl); and Ar represents an unsubstituted or at least monosubstituted aryl or heteroaryl. Said compounds are inhibitors of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP), and may be used for the treatment of a variety of disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds according to the general formula (I), where the definitions of the substituents R1, R2, Ar and X are as specified in the description, and to their physiologically tolerated salts, methods for the preparation of these compounds and their use as medicaments. These compounds are poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (I), wherein R1 and R3 independently represent fluorine, methoxy, —OCF3, C2-C3-alkenyl or C1-C4-alkyl which is optionally substituted by chlorine, methoxy or one, two or three fluorine atoms; R2 represents hydrogen, fluorine, methoxy, —OCF3, C2-C3-alkenyl or C1-C4-alkyl which is optionally substituted by chlorine, methoxy or one, two or three fluorine atoms; X represents O, S, NH or N(C1-C3-alkyl); and Ar represents an unsubstituted or at least monosubstituted aryl or heteroaryl. Said compounds are inhibitors of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP), and may be used for the treatment of a variety of disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds according to the general formula (I), where the definitions of the substituents R1, R2, Ar and X are as specified in the description, and to their physiologically tolerated salts, methods for the preparation of these compounds and their use as medicaments. These compounds are poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of 2,3,5-substituted pyridone derivatives of formula I: wherein R, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein. This invention also relates to methods of making these compounds. The compounds of this invention are inhibitors of poly(adenosine 5?-diphosphate ribose) polymerase (PARP) and are therefore useful as pharmaceutical agents, especially in the treatment and/or prevention of a variety of diseases, including diseases associated with the central nervous system and cardiovascular disorders.