Abstract: A use of a composition comprising an SDF-1 peptide having the sequence KGVSLSYR is taught. The composition can be used to purge an ex vivo hematopoietic stem cell culture of cancer cells for engraftment in a mammal by administering the composition to the ex vivo hematopoietic stem cell culture in an effective amount.

Abstract: A use of a composition comprising an SDF-1 peptide having the sequence KGVSLSYR is taught. The composition can be used in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a blood cancer in a mammal by administering the medicament in a therapeutically effective amount.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a peptide consisting of an amino acid sequence derived from a P2G-substituted SDF-1 protein are taught. The amino acid sequence consists of a first sequence consisting of 8 to 17 amino acids from the N-terminal portion of the SDF-1 protein and having a conserved KGVS motif. The amino acid sequences may also consist of one or more optional components selected from the group consisting of a second sequence consisting of 8 to 17 amino acids from the N-terminal portion of the SDF-1 protein and having a conserved KGVS motif, wherein the second sequence is covalently joined to the first sequence with or without a linker; and, a third sequence consisting of LKWIQEYLEKALN, or conservative substitutions thereof, wherein the third sequence is covalently joined to the first sequence with the linker. Methods of increasing multiplication of hematopoietic cells and enhancing proliferation of hematopoietic cells during engraftment are also taught.

Abstract: In accordance with various aspects of the invention, CXCR4 antagonists may be used to treat hematopoietic cells, such as progenitor or stem cells, to promote the rate of cellular multiplication, self-renewal, proliferation or expansion. CXCR4 antagonists may be used therapeutically to stimulate hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell multiplication/self-renewal.

Abstract: In accordance with various aspects of the invention, CXCR4 agonists, including SDF-1 polypeptides and SDF-1 polypeptide homologues, may be used in reducing the rate of hematopoietic cell multiplication. Methods of the invention may comprise administration of an effective amount of an CXCR4 agonist to cells selected from the group consisting of hematopoietic stem cells and hematopoietic progenitor cells. Cells may be treated in vitro or in vivo in a patient. A therapeutically effective amount of the CXCR4 agonist may be administered to a patient in need of such treatment. Patients in need of such treatments may include, for example patients requiring bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cell transplantation.

Abstract: In accordance with various aspects of the invention, CXCR4 antagonists may be used to treat hematopoietic cells, such as progenitor or stem cells, to promote the rate of cellular multiplication, self-renewal, proliferation or expansion. CXCR4 antagonists may be used therapeutically to stimulate hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell multiplication/self-renewal.

Abstract: In various aspects, the invention provides compounds that bind to one or more RANTES receptors for the treatment of chemokine mediated disease states, such as compounds of formula (I):

Abstract: The invention provides therapeutic and biological uses of chemokine-receptor-binding compounds including uses in the treatment of disease states mediated by chemokines. The relevant chemokines may for example be monocyte chemoattractant protein-one (MCP-1) or interleukin-8 (IL-8), and the relevant chemokine receptors may for example be corresponding chemokine receptors (CCR-2, CCR-4, CXCR-1, and CXCR-2). In one aspect, the invention provides for the use of phenanthrene-9,10-dione in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: The invention provides therapeutic and biological uses of chemokine-receptor-binding compounds (including chemokine receptor ligands such as chemokine receptor agonists or antagonists), such as naphthoic acid derivatives, including uses in the treatment of disease states mediated by chemokines. The relevant chemokine may for example be stromal cell-derived factor (SDF)-1, and the relevant chemokine receptors may for example be corresponding chemokine receptor (CXCR-4). In other aspects, the invention provides corresponding pharamaceutical compositions and therapeutic methods. In one aspect, for example, the invention provides for the use of 3-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid in the treatment of disease.

Abstract: In accordance with various aspects of the invention, CXCR4 agonists, including SDF-1 polypeptides and SDF-1 polypeptide homologues, may be used in reducing the rate of hematopoietic cell multiplication. Methods of the invention may comprise administration of an effective amount of an CXCR4 agonist to cells selected from the group consisting of hematopoietic stem cells and hematopoietic progenitor cells. Cells may be treated in vitro or in vivo in a patient. A therapeutically effective amount of the CXCR4 agonist may be administered to a patient in need of such treatment. Patients in need of such treatments may include, for example patients requiring bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cell transplantation.

Abstract: In various aspects, the invention provides compounds that bind to one or more RANTES receptors for the treatment of chemokine mediated disease states, such as compounds of formula (I): 1

Abstract: In various aspects, the invention provides compounds that bind to one or more RANTES receptors for the treatment of chemokine mediated disease states, such as compounds of formula (I): 1

Abstract: The invention provides therapeutic and biological uses of chemokine-receptor-binding compounds (including chemokine receptor ligands such as chemokine receptor agonists or antagonists), such as tricyclic phenanthrene derivatives, including uses in the treatment of disease states mediated by chemokines. The relevant chemokines may for example be monocyte chemoattractant protein-one (MCP-1) or interleukin-8 (IL-8), and the relevant chemokine receptors may for example be corresponding chemokine receptors (CCR-2, CCR-4, CXCR-1, and CXCR-2). In other aspects, the invention provides corresponding pharamaceutical compositions and therapeutic methods. In one aspect, for example, the invention provides for the use of phenanthrene-9,10-dione in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: The invention provides therapeutic and biological uses of chemokine-receptor-binding compounds (including chemokine receptor ligands such as chemokine receptor agonists or antagonists), such as naphthoic acid derivatives, including uses in the treatment of disease states mediated by chemokines. The relevant chemokine may for example be stromal cell-derived factor (SDF)-1, and the relevant chemokine receptors may for example be corresponding chemokine receptor (CXCR-4). In other aspects, the invention provides corresponding pharamaceutical compositions and therapeutic methods. In one aspect, for example, the invention provides for the use of 3-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid in the treatment of disease.

Abstract: The invention provides therapeutic and biological uses of chemokine-receptor-binding compounds (including chemokine receptor ligands such as chemokine receptor agonists or antagonists), such as benzopyrone derivatives, including uses in the treatment of disease states mediated by chemokines. The relevant chemokine may for example be interleukin-8 (IL-8), and the relevant chemokine receptors may for example be corresponding chemokine receptors (CXCR-1 and/or CXCR-2). In other aspects, the invention provides corresponding pharamaceutical compositions and therapeutic methods. In one aspect, for example, the invention provides for the use of [7-[benzopyrone-5′(3′-amino)-thiazole]-phenylalanine-benyl ester in the treatment of disease.

Abstract: The invention provides therapeutic and biological uses of chemokine-receptor-binding compounds (including chemokine receptor ligands such as chemokine receptor agonists or antagonists), such as benzopyrone derivatives, including uses in the treatment of disease states mediated by chemokines. The relevant chemokine may for example be interleukin-8 (IL-8), and the relevant chemokine receptors may for example be corresponding chemokine receptors (CXCR-1 and/or CXCR-2). In other aspects, the invention provides corresponding pharamaceutical compositions and therapeutic methods. In one aspect, for example, the invention provides for the use of [7-[benzopyrone-5′(3′-amino)-thiazole]-phenylalanine-benyl ester in the treatment of disease.

Abstract: In accordance with various aspects of the invention, CXCR4 agonists, including SDF-1 polypeptides and SDF-1 polypeptide homologues, may be used in reducing the rate of hematopoietic cell multiplication. Methods of the invention may comprise administration of an effective amount of an CXCR4 agonist to cells selected from the group consisting of hematopoietic stem cells and hematopoietic progenitor cells. Cells may be treated in vitro or in vivo in a patient. A therapeutically effective amount of the CXCR4 agonist may be administered to a patient in need of such treatment. Patients in need of such treatments may include, for example patients requiring bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cell transplantation.

Abstract: In accordance with various aspects of the invention, CXCR4 antagonists may be used to treat hematopoietic cells, such as progenitor or stem cells, to promote the rate of cellular multiplication, self-renewal, proliferation or expansion. CXCR4 antagonists may be used therapeutically to stimulate hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell multiplication/self-renewal.

Abstract: Lichen-derived organic acids such as vulpinic acid and usnic acid have been found to be effective inhibitors of eukaryotic protein kinase activity. Thus, eukaryotic protein kinase activity present in a sample or organism can be inhibited by adding to the sample or organism an effective inhibitory amount of a lichen-derived organic acid.

Abstract: The invention provides therapeutic and biological uses of chemokine-receptor-binding compounds (including chemokine receptor ligands such as chemokine receptor agonists or antagonists), such as benzopyrone derivatives, including uses in the treatment of disease states mediated by chemokines. The relevant chemokine may for example be interleukin-8 (IL-8), and the relevant chemokine receptors may for example be corresponding chemokine receptors (CXCR-1 and/or CXCR-2). In other aspects, the invention provides corresponding pharamaceutical compositions and therapeutic methods. In one aspect, for example, the invention provides for the use of [7-[benzopyrone-5′(3′-amino)-thiazole]-phenylalanine-benyl ester in the treatment of disease.