Abstract: The invention relates to methods for treating pain disorders including neuropathic and inflammatory pain and to methods to reduce or eliminate nociceptive tolerance induced by opiate analgesic use by administering an agent that suppresses or blocks S1P biological activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides analgesic compounds comprising at least one modified metalloporphyrin compound. Also provided are methods of treating pain by orally administering an analgesic compounds comprising at least one modified metalloporphyrin compound.

Abstract: Compounds and methods for utilizing compounds comprising a superoxide dismutase mimetic covalently linked to polyethylene glycol. Methods are also provided for preparing a superoxide dismutase mimetic covalently linked to a polyethylene glycol, the methods comprising reacting an activated polyethylene glycol with a superoxide dismutase mimetic, or alternatively, reacting a superoxide dismutase mimetic with an activated polyethylene glycol. A method is also provided for preventing or treating a disease or disorder in which superoxide anions are implicated, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof, a therapeutically effective amount of a compound comprising a superoxide dismutase mimetic covalently linked to a polyethylene glycol. Methods of determining the safety and efficacy of the compounds are also provided. Methods for determining the safety and efficacy can include methods in lab animals and humans.

Abstract: Provided are a pharmaceutical composition and a method for reducing, preventing, or delaying the development of a biological condition associated with administration of an opioid drug, in particular, tolerance to and/or physical dependence on an opioid drug. The pharmaceutical composition includes an opioid drug, a ceramide biosynthesis inhibitor and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The method of treatment involves administration of an opioid drug and a ceramide biosynthesis inhibitor. Also provided are a method of screening for an agent that reduces, prevents or delays the development of tolerance to and/or physical dependence on an opioid drug as well as compositions comprising a dsRNA for inhibiting ceramide biosynthesis in a cell and a vector for expressing a shRNA for inhibiting ceramide biosynthesis in a cell.

Abstract: Compounds and methods for utilizing compounds comprising a superoxide dismutase mimetic covalently linked to polyethylene glycol. Methods are also provided for preparing a superoxide dismutase mimetic covalently linked to a polyethylene glycol, the methods comprising reacting an activated polyethylene glycol with a superoxide dismutase mimetic, or alternatively, reacting a superoxide dismutase mimetic with an activated polyethylene glycol. A method is also provided for preventing or treating a disease or disorder in which superoxide anions are implicated, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof, a therapeutically effective amount of a compound comprising a superoxide dismutase mimetic covalently linked to a polyethylene glycol. Methods of determining the safety and efficacy of the compounds are also provided. Methods for determining the safety and efficacy can include methods in lab animals and humans.

Abstract: A method of treating neuropathic pain in a subject is provided. The method comprises administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an A3AR agonist.

Abstract: Compounds and methods for utilizing compounds comprising a superoxide dismutase mimetic covalently linked to polyethylene glycol. Methods are also provided for preparing a superoxide dismutase mimetic covalently linked to a polyethylene glycol, the methods comprising reacting an activated polyethylene glycol with a superoxide dismutase mimetic, or alternatively, reacting a superoxide dismutase mimetic with an activated polyethylene glycol. A method is also provided for preventing or treating a disease or disorder in which superoxide anions are implicated, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof, a therapeutically effective amount of a compound comprising a superoxide dismutase mimetic covalently linked to a polyethylene glycol. Methods of determining the safety and efficacy of the compounds ere also provided. Methods for determining the safety and efficacy can include methods in lab animals and humans.

Abstract: The present invention provides analgesic compounds comprising at least one modified metalloporphyrin compound. Also provided are methods of treating pain by orally administering an analgesic compounds comprising at least one modified metalloporphyrin compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for treating pain disorders including neuropathic and inflammatory pain and to methods to reduce or eliminate nociceptive tolerance induced by opiate analgesic use by administering an agent that suppresses or blocks S1P biological activity.

Abstract: Provided are a pharmaceutical composition and a method for reducing, preventing, or delaying the development of a biological condition associated with administration of an opioid drug, in particular, tolerance to and/or physical dependence on an opioid drug. The pharmaceutical composition includes an opioid drug, a ceramide biosynthesis inhibitor and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The method of treatment involves administration of an opioid drug and a ceramide biosynthesis inhibitor. Also provided are a method of screening for an agent that reduces, prevents or delays the development of tolerance to and/or physical dependence on an opioid drug as well as compositions comprising a dsRNA for inhibiting ceramide biosynthesis in a cell and a vector for expressing a shRNA for inhibiting ceramide biosynthesis in a cell.

Abstract: Combinations of synthetic low molecular weight catalysts for the dismutation of superoxide and Nonsteroidal Analgesic/Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are potent analgesics that are effective in elevating the pain threshold in hyperalgesic conditions.

Abstract: Compounds, methods and kits for treating inflammatory diseases are disclosed. The treatment comprises administering to a patient in need thereof, methotrexate and a Reactive Oxygen Species scavenger in a pharmaceutically acceptable formulation.

Abstract: Compounds and methods for utilizing compounds comprising a superoxide dismutase mimetic covalently linked to polyethylene glycol. Methods are also provided for preparing a superoxide dismutase mimetic covalently linked to a polyethylene glycol, the methods comprising reacting an activated polyethylene glycol with a superoxide, dismutase mimetic, or alternatively, reacting a superoxide dismutase mimetic with an activated polyethylene glycol. A method is also provided for preventing or treating a disease or disorder in which superoxide anions are implicated, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof, a therapeutically effective amount of a compound comprising a superoxide dismutase mimetic covalently linked to a polyethylene glycol. Methods of determining the safety and efficacy of the compounds ere also provided. Methods for determining the safety and efficacy can include methods in lab animals and humans.

Abstract: A method for treating opiate induced tolerance or opiate induced hyperalgesia in a subject is closed. More specifically, the method provides for reducing ceramide levels with an agent thereby treating opiate induced antinociceptive/analgesic tolerance or hyperalgesia in a human or non-human subject. The method further allows for improved pain management in subjects suffering from chronic pain as well as treatment for opiate induced disorders.

Abstract: Combinations of synthetic low molecular weight catalysts for the dismutation of superoxide and Nonsteroidal Analgesic/Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are potent analgesics that are effective in elevating the pain threshold in hyperalgesic conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using such compositions for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the bone and joints. The compositions comprise a catalyst for the dismutation of superoxide, which is a non-proteinaceous mimetic of superoxide dismutase, in combination with a corticosteroid. The combination is substantially more effective than either the superoxide dismutase mimetic or the corticosteroid given alone at the same dose.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions which enhance a mammal's immune response to a cytokine by administering therapeutic amounts of catalysts for the dismutation of superoxide which include superoxide dismutase enzyme (SOD) and small molecular weight organic ligand mimics of that enzyme (SOD mimetics or SODms), alone or in combination with a cytokine. These compositions may be used in methods for enhancing a mammal's immune response to a virus such as the hepatitis C virus or the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or to a tumor thereby inhibiting the proliferation of the tumor. Relatedly, these compositions may be used in methods of treating mammals infected with HIV or mammals suffering from Hepatitis C or AIDS.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a manganese complex of a heterocyclic pentaazacyclopentadecane ligand, which is effective as a catalyst for dismutating superoxide, particularly in treating, preventing, inhibiting and reversing inflammatory disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods using such compositions for the treatment of inflammatory disease. Such compositions contain a catalyst for the dismutation of superoxide, including superoxide dismutase enzyme (SOD) and low molecular weight organic ligand derived metal complexes characterized in having the following structure: (Z)n that function as mimics of the enzyme (SOD mimetics or SODm) in combination with corticosteroids.

Abstract: Combinations of synthetic low molecular weight catalysts for the dismutation of superoxide and opioids are potent analgesics that are effective in elevating the pain threshold in hyperalgesic conditions.