Abstract: Provided here methods of generating human alveolar macrophage-like cells in-vitro from blood-derived monocytes by culturing them in a cell culture medium containing a mixture of a surfactant and two or more cytokines. This mixture can contain calfactant, granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, transforming growth factor beta, and interleukin-10.

Abstract: A method of diagnosing a CD206 expressing cell-related disorder by administering a pharmaceutical composition to a subject, the composition including a carrier molecule having a detectable moiety attached thereto. The carrier molecule has a dextran backbone, and at least one receptor substrate conjugated, directly or indirectly, to the dextran backbone, wherein the receptor substrate is chosen so as to specifically bind to CD206. A method of treating a CD206 expressing cell-related disorder is also provided, as well as an ex vivo method and kit for quantitating the number of cells expressing CD206 in a bodily fluid.

Abstract: A method of diagnosing a CD206 expressing cell-related disorder by administering a pharmaceutical composition to a subject, the composition including a carrier molecule having a detectable moiety attached thereto. The carrier molecule has a dextran backbone, and at least one receptor substrate conjugated, directly or indirectly, to the dextran backbone, wherein the receptor substrate is chosen so as to specifically bind to CD206. A method of treating a CD206 expressing cell-related disorder is also provided, as well as an ex vivo method and kit for quantitating the number of cells expressing CD206 in a bodily fluid.

Abstract: A series of celecoxib derivatives defined by Formula I: were prepared and evaluated for their ability to inhibit the gram-negative bacteria Francisella tularensis. Pharmaceutical compositions including celecoxib derivatives and their use in methods for treating or preventing infection by Francisella tularensis in a subject are described.

Abstract: A new class of phosphoinositide-dependent kinase-1 (PDK-1) inhibitors of Formula I: wherein X wherein X is —CF3, Ar is selected from and R is selected from where R? is L-Lys, D-Lys, ?-Ala, L-Lue, L-Ile, Phe, SO2CH2CH2NH2, SO2NH2, Asn, Glu or Gyl, and R? is methyl, ethyl, allyl, CH2CH2OH, CH2CN, CH2CH2CN, CH2CONH2,

Abstract: A new class of phosphoinositide-dependent kinase-1 (PDK-1) inhibitors of Formula I: wherein X wherein X is —CF3, Ar is selected from and R is selected from where R? is L-Lys, D-Lys, ?-Ala, L-Lue, L-Ile, Phe, SO2CH2CH2NH2, SO2NH2, Asn, Glu or Gyl, and R? is methyl, ethyl, allyl, CH2CH2OH, CH2CN, CH2CH2CN, CH2CONH2,

Abstract: A series of celecoxib derivatives defined by Formula I: were prepared and evaluated for their ability to inhibit the gram-negative bacteria Francisella tularensis. Pharmaceutical compositions including celecoxib derivatives and their use in methods for treating or preventing infection by Francisella tularensis in a subject are described.

Abstract: A new class of phosphoinositide-dependent kinase-1 (PDK-1) inhibitors of Formula I: wherein X wherein X is —CF3, Ar is selected from and R is selected from where R? is L-Lys, D-Lys, ?-Ala, L-Lue, L-Ile, Phe, SO2CH2CH2NH2, SO2NH2, Asn, Glu or Gyl, and R? is methyl, ethyl, allyl, CH2CH2OH, CH2CN, CH2CH2CN, CH2CONH2,

Abstract: Methods of treating, preventing, reducing the occurrence of, or slowing progression of folliculitis, partial or full hair loss, thinning of the hair, changes in the texture of hair, graying or whitening (loss of pigmentation) of the hair, dermatological conditions, and other hair-related conditions, comprising administering topical and injectable formulations containing one or more leukotriene receptor antagonists.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of gallium-containing compounds, to inhibit intracellular pathogens including pathogens that are members of the genus Mycobacteria, Legionella, Histoplasma, and Leishmania and to organisms causing chronic pulmonary infection such P. aeruginosa.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for using gallium-containing compounds to inhibit the growth of pathogenic P. aeruginosa in a mammal infected with the pathogen.