Abstract: The invention relates to a polyamide compound and a use thereof. Specifically, the invention relates to a type of polyamide compound (which preferably comprise one or more amide bonds formed by condensation of same or different L-amino acids or D-amino acids), or stereoisomers, crystalline polymorphs, solvates, metabolites, prodrugs or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters thereof, or pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as well as a method for preparing the polyamide compound and a use thereof in the prevention or treatment of diseases associated with ?-opioid receptor. The polyamide compound of the invention has excellent ?-opioid receptor agonistic activity and hydrophilicity, thus having a lesser ability of penetrating the blood-brain barrier and a lower capacity for entering the brain.

Abstract: A system for refilling the drug reservoir of an implanted drug pump device may facilitate wireless data exchange between the refill system and the implanted device, e.g., to verify proper drug selection prior to commencement of the refill process. Via the wireless link, the drug pump device and refill system can exchange data such as, for example, refill information (including, e.g., a type of drug), a drug pump device history, a drug dosage log, and/or a drug-delivery protocol. Further, the refill system can facilitate reprogramming the implanted device wirelessly.

Abstract: The invention describes pharmaceutical compounds and compositions comprised of a ligand attached to the opioid oxycodone, in a manner that substantially decreases or deters the potential for opioid abuse, addiction, illicit and illegal use, and overdose. When delivered at the proper dosage, the pharmaceutical composition provides therapeutic activity similar to that of the parent active agent.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for alleviating pruritus. The compositions may comprise an analgesic agent.

Abstract: A method of providing a patient with controlled release of ketone-containing opioid using a prodrug capable, upon enzymatic activation and intramolecular cyclization, of releasing the ketone-containing opioid is disclosed. The disclosure also provides such prodrug compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. Such pharmaceutical compositions can optionally include an enzyme inhibitor that interacts with the enzyme(s) to mediate the enzymatically-controlled release of the ketone-containing opioid from the prodrug so as to modify enzymatic cleavage of the prodrug. Also included are methods to use such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention includes a transdermal composition which contains a pharmaceutically effective amount of a cannabinoid for delivery of the cannabinoid to the bloodstream of a user. The composition may comprise the following components: a surfactant-lecithin organogel; and a cannabinoid. The composition may also comprise an exogenous terpene. The cannabinoid is capable of diffusing from the composition into the bloodstream of the user, and may be used in methods for treating a patient suffering from a condition such as pain, nausea and emesis, convulsions, muscle spasm, inflammation, depression, and cachexia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plurality of dosage forms comprising a first dosage form and second dosage form each comprising a therapeutic agent, such as an opioid; wherein the dosage strength of the second dosage form is greater than that of the first dosage form; and wherein the steady state Cave and the steady state AUC of the first and second dosage forms are dose proportional and the single dose Cmax of the second dosage form is less than the minimum level for dose proportionality with respect to the first dosage form. The present invention also relates to methods of administering such dosage forms to a patient, as well as to kits comprising such dosage forms and instructions for administration of the dosage forms to a patient. The inventors believe that the dosage forms and methods of the present invention will lead to improved safety and patient acceptance.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to novel uses of endomorphine-1 peptide, analogs, and salts thereof for therapy of children, patients currently suffering from drug addiction, patients prone to opioid addiction, and patients with chemo-induced pain.

Abstract: A biocompatible plasticizer useful for forming a coating composition with a biocompatible polymer is provided. The coating composition may also include a biobeneficial polymer and/or a bioactive agent. The coating composition can form a coating on an implantable device. The implantable device can be used to treat or prevent a disorder such as atherosclerosis, thrombosis, restenosis, hemorrhage, vascular dissection or perforation, vascular aneurysm, vulnerable plaque, chronic total occlusion, claudication, anastomotic proliferation for vein and artificial grafts, bile duct obstruction, ureter obstruction, tumor obstruction, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of reducing or preventing mitochondrial permeability transitioning. The method comprises administering an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide having at least one net positive charge; a minimum of four amino acids; a maximum of about twenty amino acids; a relationship between the minimum number of net positive charges (pm) and the total number of amino acid residues (r) wherein 3pm is the largest number that is less than or equal to r+1; and a relationship between the minimum number of aromatic groups (a) and the total number of net positive charges (pt) wherein 2 a is the largest number that is less than or equal to pt+1, except that when a is 1, pt may also be 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dipeptide enkephalin analogues of Formula (I) and their tautomers, ionic forms and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and their use in medicine, in particular as opioid agonists.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses methods and combinations for substantially inhibiting the opioid-induced internalization of gastrin-releasing peptide receptor (GRPR) in a pruritus specific neuron. Such methods and combinations provide a direct means of treating opioid-induce pruritus without compromising opioid analgesia.

Abstract: The invention relates to synthetic peptide amide ligands of the kappa opioid receptor and particularly to agonists of the kappa opioid receptor that exhibit low P450 CYP inhibition and low penetration into the brain. The synthetic peptide amides of the invention conform to the structure of formula I: Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of pain and inflammation associated with a variety of diseases and conditions. Such treatable pain includes visceral pain, neuropathic pain and hyperalgesia. Inflammation associated with conditions such as IBD and IBS, ocular and otic inflammation, other disorders and conditions such as pruritis, edema, hyponatremia, hypokalemia, ileus, tussis and glaucoma are treatable or preventable with the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for treating cancer and/or pain using an intra-patient dose escalation procedure to deliver dosages of crotoxin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nociceptin peptide mimetics that have ?-helical structures and bind to and modulate the opioid receptor-like-1 (ORL-1) receptor. The peptide mimetics are constrained cyclic nociceptin analogs which have either agonist or antagonist activity. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the nociceptin peptide mimetics and methods of treating or preventing a disease or condition ameliorated by modulating the ORL-1 receptor are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of use of synthetic peptide amides that are ligands of the kappa opioid receptor in the treatment and prevention of kappa opioid receptor-associated diseases and conditions; and particularly to uses of these agonists in the prophylaxis, inhibition and treatment of pain, inflammation and pruritis associated with a variety of diseases, disorders and conditions. Inflammatory conditions preventable or treatable by the methods of the invention include diseases and conditions associated with elevated levels of a proinflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-?, IL-?, IL-6, MMP-1 and MMP-3.

Abstract: The use of opioid peptides of a novel structure is claimed which, in addition to a pharmacophore, additionally contain structural elements reactive with tachykinin receptors. Due to the synergistic reactivity of the opioid with an additional element, an increased analgesic activity is obtained facilitating protracted effective use due to decreased drug tolerance effects. The drugs may particularly be of use in the treatment of chronic pain as effective analgesics during inflammation caused by rheumatism, gout, neurodegenerative states, post-surgical and post-traumatic inflammations or ones induced by tumors.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating pain are disclosed. The compositions are based on dry powders comprising microparticles of diketopiperazines and an analgesic active agent. The analgesic in the compositions comprises one or more peptide analgesics or derivatives thereof, which are administered to a subject using a pulmonary inhalation drug delivery system comprising a dry powder inhaler and the analgesic composition. The present compositions produce fewer side effects associated with current opioid therapy.

Abstract: Methods and materials are provided for the production of glycosylated peptides that exhibit high affinity and specificity for delta opioid receptors. The methods and materials of the present invention may be used for treatment of conditions involving pain, such as acute pain and nociceptic pain, neuralgia and myalgia.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I), wherein R1 is H, C(NH)NH2, an amino acid, or a peptide; X is OH, NH2, NHR2, NR2R3, an amino acid, or a peptide; R2 and R3 are selected from alkyl, alkylenearyl, or alkyleneheteroaryl; each R4 and R5 is independently H or CH3; Z is 2-amino-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid; 6-amino-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-benzo[7]annulene 6-carboxylic acid; cyclohexylalanine; cyclohexylglycine; homophenylalanine; 1-naphthylalanine; 2-naphthylalanine; 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid; or octahydro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid; n is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; with the proviso that X is not NH2 when R1 is H, R4 is H, R5 is CH3, Z is Aci, and n is 2; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or solvate thereof. A method of treating pain and a method for treating a mu-opioid receptor mediated disorder and/or a delta-opioid receptor mediated disorder also are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to cyclic peptide agonists that bind to the mu (morphine) opioid receptor and their use in the treatment of acute and/or chronic pain. Embodiments of the invention are directed to cyclic pentapeptide and hexapeptide analogs of endomorphin that have (i) a carboxy-terminal extension with an amidated hydrophilic amino acid and (ii) a substitution in amino acid position 2. These peptide analogs exhibit decreased tolerance relative to morphine, increased solubility compared to similar tetrapeptide analogs, while maintaining favorable or improved therapeutic ratios of analgesia to side effects.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating or preventing a substance-related disorder using selective delta opioid receptor-1 (DOP-R1) agonists, delta opioid receptor-2 (DOP-R2) antagonists, and/or mu opioid receptor (MOP-R) antagonists, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof. The methods provided herein further comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of a combination of a DOP-R1 agonist and a DOP-R2 antagonist. The methods also comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of a combination of a DOP-R1 agonist and an MOP-R antagonist. The methods provided herein further comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of a combination of a DOP-R1 agonist and a DOP-R2 antagonist and a MOP-R antagonist. The invention also relates to compositions containing the same. The invention also relates to methods of determining delta opioid receptor specificity of candidate agents.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for treating osteoarthritis in a human subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an anti-human NGF antibody, or antigen-binding fragment thereof, wherein at least one symptom associated with osteoarthritis is prevented, ameliorated or improved.

Abstract: This invention provides methods of controlling pain in a canine comprising transdermally administering a composition comprising fentanyl, a penetration enhancer, and a volatile liquid, wherein the composition is a solution. The invention also provides a single unit dose of the composition.

Abstract: An orally disintegrating multilayer tablet comprising at least two discrete layers, one of which comprises at least one active agent that promotes the oxidation of opioids, preferably acetaminophen, and the other of which contains granules including an inert core which is coated with at least one opioid and at least one binder, wherein said opioid coating is coated with a subcoat comprising a compound soluble in gastric fluids, said subcoat being coated with a taste-masking coating comprising a polymer or copolymer comprising dialkylaminoalkyl(meth)acrylate units and a pore-forming agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the substituents are as described herein, and their use in medicine, in particular as opioid agonists.

Abstract: The invention relates to synthetic peptide amide ligands of the kappa opioid receptor and particularly to agonists of the kappa opioid receptor that exhibit low P450 CYP inhibition and low penetration into the brain. The synthetic peptide amides of the invention conform to the structure: The compounds are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of pain and inflammation associated with a variety of diseases and conditions.

Abstract: The invention provides for methods and compositions for treatment of pain via craniofacial mucosal administration of an analgesic compound (e.g. a non-opioid analgesic peptide, an NOP agonist or N/OFQ). Intranasal administration of certain analgesic peptides such as N/OFQ results in global analgesic effects.

Abstract: The embodiments provide Compound KC-7, N-1-[(S)-2-(oxycodone-6-enol-carbonyl-methyl-amino)-2-carbonyl-sarcosine-ethyl amine]-arginine-glycine-acetate, or acceptable salts, solvates, and hydrates thereof. The present disclosure also provides compositions, and their methods of use, where the \compositions comprise a prodrug, Compound KC-7, that provides controlled release of oxycodone. Such compositions can optionally provide a trypsin inhibitor that interacts with the enzyme that mediates the controlled release of oxycodone from the prodrug so as to attenuate enzymatic cleavage of the prodrug.

Abstract: The invention relates to synthetic peptide amides that are ligands of the kappa opioid receptor and particularly to agonists of the kappa opioid receptor that exhibit low P450 CYP inhibition and low penetration into the brain. The synthetic peptide amides of the invention conform to the structure: wherein Xaa is a D-amino acid and G is selected from the following three groups: The compounds are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of pain, pruritis and inflammation associated with a variety of diseases and conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to cyclic peptide agonists that bind to the mu (morphine) opioid receptor and their use in the treatment of acute and/or chronic pain. Embodiments of the invention are directed to cyclic pentapeptide and hexapeptide analogs of endomorphin that have (i) a carboxy-terminal extension with an amidated hydrophilic amino acid and (ii) a substitution in amino acid position 2, and a 2?,6?-dimethyltyrosine (Dmt) residue in place of the N-terminal tyrosine residue a position 1. These peptide analogs exhibit increased solubility compared to similar tetrapeptide analogs while maintaining favorable or improved therapeutic ratios of analgesia to side effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nociceptin peptide mimetics that have ?-helical structures and bind to and modulate the opioid receptor-like-1 (ORL-1) receptor. The peptide mimetics are constrained cyclic nociceptin analogues which have either agonist or antagonist activity. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the nociceptin peptide mimetics and methods of treating or preventing a disease or condition ameliorated by modulating the ORL-1 receptor are also described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for relieving pain at a site in a human or animal by administering at a discrete site in a human or animal a dose of capsaicin in an amount effective to denervate the discrete site without eliciting an effect outside the discrete location.

Abstract: A compound provided by the present invention includes an endocannabinoid, endocannabinoid derivative, or endocannabinoid analog moiety covalently bonded to a biologically active peptide. One example of an inventive compound described is a conjugate of an endocannabinoid, endocannabinoid derivative, or endocannabinoid analog moiety covalently coupled to an opioid peptide, such as an endorphin, enkephalin, dynorphin or endomorphin. Also detailed are processes for making the described conjugates and pharmaceutical compositions including such compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are opioid peptide conjugates (for example, opioid peptide esters). In some embodiments, the disclosed conjugates include an opioid peptide consisting of two to six amino acids and a moiety conjugated to the opioid peptide by an ester bond. In some examples, the moiety is an alcohol, a sugar, a lipid, or dehydroascorbic acid. Also disclosed are methods of altering nociception including administering an effective amount of one or more disclosed opioid peptide conjugates to a subject (such as a human subject).

Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide a novel pharmaceutical composition for getting rid of pains and anxiety in patients. This invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition containing lactoferrin as an active ingredient. The composition of this invention is useful for treatment of at least one disease or condition selected from the group consisting of pains, including the phase 1 pain and the phase 2 pain, anxiety and stress. The composition is particularly beneficial to alleviating or getting rid of the pain and anxiety which significantly lower quality of life of patients with end-stage cancer. The composition of this invention is also useful for treatment of pains, including the phase 1 pain and the phase 2 pain, and inflammation which accompany arthritis or diseases in the junctions of bones (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, frozen shoulder, sports injuries such as tennis elbow and baseball shoulder, and low back pain).

Abstract: Oligopeptides according to formula (I) and/or (II), R1-Tyr-Pro-Trp-Phe-NH2 (I, SEQ ID NO:1); R1-Tyr-Pro-PhePhe-NH2 (II, SEQ ID NO:2), wherein R1 is linked to the NH2-group of the amino-terminal part of Tyr and is selected from the group consisting of —H; a linear saturated or unsaturated or branched saturated or unsaturated acyl group having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, which may be functionalized by a —OH, —SH, —COOH or —CONH+ group; a sterol or a sphingolipid group which is linked to the amino terminal part of Tyr via a bifunctional linker are disclosed. Cosmetic compositions containing the oligopeptides are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treatment of sexual dysfunctions by administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising a delta opioid receptor agonist in an amount effective to delay the onset of ejaculation in the subject during sexual stimulation.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising particles of poorly soluble drugs encapsulated by stabilizers. Further described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising such encapsulated compositions. Also described are methods of making such encapsulated particle compositions, and methods of making the corresponding pharmaceutical compositions. The encapsulated particle compositions described herein allow poorly soluble drugs to be administered with good bioavailability by routes that are non-invasive to patients, such as by oral administration.

Abstract: A method for administering nerve growth factor to treat cravings is provided. Pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of cravings comprising nerve growth factor are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to synthetic peptide amide ligands of the kappa opioid receptor and particularly to agonists of the kappa opioid receptor that exhibit low P450 CYP inhibition and low penetration into the brain. The synthetic peptide amides of the invention conform to the structure of formula I: Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of pain and inflammation associated with a variety of diseases and conditions. Such treatable pain includes visceral pain, neuropathic pain and hyperalgesia. Inflammation associated with conditions such as IBD and IBS, ocular and otic inflammation, other disorders and conditions such as pruritis, edema, hyponatremia, hypokalemia, ileus, tussis and glaucoma are treatable or preventable with the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the substituents are as described herein, and their use in medicine, in particular as opioid agonists.

Abstract: The invention relates to cyclic peptide agonists that bind to the mu (morphine) opioid receptor and their use in the treatment of acute and/or chronic pain. Embodiments of the invention are directed to cyclic pentapeptide and hexapeptide analogs of endomorphin that have (i) a carboxy-terminal extension with an amidated hydrophilic amino acid and (ii) a substitution in amino acid position 2. These peptide analogs exhibit decreased tolerance relative to morphine, increased solubility compared to similar tetrapeptide analogs, while maintaining favorable or improved therapeutic ratios of analgesia to side effects.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for treating osteoarthritis in a human subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an anti-human NGF antibody, or antigen-binding fragment thereof, wherein at least one symptom associated with osteoarthritis is prevented, ameliorated or improved.

Abstract: The invention relates to synthetic peptide amides that are ligands of the kappa opioid receptor and particularly to agonists of the kappa opioid receptor that exhibit low P450 CYP inhibition and low penetration into the brain. The synthetic peptide amides of the invention conform to the structure: wherein Xaa is a D-amino acid and G is selected from the following three groups: The compounds are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of pain, pruritus and inflammation associated with a variety of diseases and conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to synthetic peptide amide ligands of the kappa opioid receptor and particularly to agonists of the kappa opioid receptor that exhibit low P450 CYP inhibition and low penetration into the brain. The synthetic peptide amides of the invention conform to the structure of formula I: Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of pain and inflammation associated with a variety of diseases and conditions. Such treatable pain includes visceral pain, neuropathic pain and hyperalgesia. Inflammation associated with conditions such as IBD and IBS, ocular and otic inflammation, other disorders and conditions such as pruritis, edema, hyponatremia, hypokalemia, ileus, tussis and glaucoma are treatable or preventable with the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are prodrugs of active agents which contain at least one amine, phenol, carboxylic acid, or thiol functionality. Also disclosed herein are methods of making prodrugs of active agents, pharmaceutical compositions of prodrugs of active agents and methods of using prodrugs of active agents and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, comprising (i) a matrix made of polymeric nanofibers, and (ii) an opioid agonist within the matrix.

Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compounds and compositions comprised of a chemical moiety attached to an opioid such as oxycodone in a manner that substantially decreases the potential of the opioid to cause overdose. When delivered at the proper dosage the pharmaceutical composition provides therapeutic activity similar to that of the parent active agent. Further the compounds and compositions of the invention are useful in preventing addiction and susceptibility to addiction.

Abstract: Oligopeptides according to formula (I) and/or (II), R1-Tyr-Pro-Trp-Phe-NH2 (I); R1-Tyr-Pro-Phe-Phe-NH2 (II), wherein R1 is linked to the NH2-group of the amino-terminal part of Tyr and is selected from the group consisting of —H; a linear saturated or unsaturated or branched saturated or unsaturated acyl group having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, which may be functionalized by a —OH, —SH, —COOH or —CONH2 group; a sterol or a sphingolipid group which is linked to the amino terminal part of Tyr via a bifunctional linker are disclosed. Cosmetic compositions containing the oligopeptides are also disclosed.