Abstract: Polymer conjugates comprising a hydrophobic biodegradable polymer covalently attached to a mu opioid receptor (MOR) antagonist are described. Biodegradable covalent nanoparticles comprising the hydrophobic biodegradable polymer covalently attached to a MOR antagonist are provided as a vehicle for the sustained delivery of the MOR antagonist. The described MOR antagonist delivery system may be used to more effectively prevent or overcome the toxic effects of synthetic opioids.

Abstract: This patent document discloses a modified polymer having increased hydrophilicity and a method of preparing the same. A polyarylene ether ketone polymer having a plurality of repeating units, wherein one or more units of the plurality of repeating units contains a hydrophilic N-substituted imine, which is derived from a ketone in the one or more units.

Abstract: The application provides compounds of Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, dash line a, dash line b, W, Z, X, and m are defined as set forth in the specification. The invention is also directed to use of the compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof to treat disorders responsive to the modulation of one or more opioid receptors, or as synthetic intermediates. In certain embodiments, the Compounds of the Invention are useful for treating pain.

Abstract: The application provides compounds of Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, dash line a, dash line b, W, Z, X, and m are defined as set forth in the specification. The invention is also directed to use of the compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof to treat disorders responsive to the modulation of one or more opioid receptors, or as synthetic intermediates. In certain embodiments, the Compounds of the Invention are useful for treating pain.

Abstract: The application is directed to compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, and R4b are defined as set forth in the specification. The invention is also directed to use of compounds of Formula I to treat disorders responsive to the modulation of one or more opioid receptors, or as synthetic intermediates. Certain compounds of the present invention are especially useful for treating pain.

Abstract: The application is directed to compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, and R4b are defined as set forth in the specification. The invention is also directed to use of compounds of Formula I to treat disorders responsive to the modulation of one or more opioid receptors, or as synthetic intermediates. Certain compounds of the present invention are especially useful for treating pain.

Abstract: The application is directed to compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, and R4b are defined as set forth in the specification. The invention is also directed to use of compounds of Formula I to treat disorders responsive to the modulation of one or more opioid receptors, or as synthetic intermediates. Certain compounds of the present invention are especially useful for treating pain.

Abstract: The application is directed to compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, and R4b are defined as set forth in the specification. The invention is also directed to use of compounds of Formula I to treat disorders responsive to the modulation of one or more opioid receptors, or as synthetic intermediates. Certain compounds of the present invention are especially useful for treating pain.