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CN114828961B - Compositions and methods for enhancing opioid receptor binding via opioid hexadienoate and optionally substituted hexadienoate - Google Patents

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CN114828961B CN202080071185.9A CN202080071185A CN114828961B CN 114828961 B CN114828961 B CN 114828961B CN 202080071185 A CN202080071185 A CN 202080071185A CN 114828961 B CN114828961 B CN 114828961B
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The present invention relates to opioid-derived compositions and antagonists thereof useful in the therapeutic arts related to the modulation of opioid receptors. The invention prepares a 3-hexadienoate modifier of opioid drugs, which is used for improving the combination of opioid drugs and opioid receptors during oral administration. A3-hexadienoate modification of nalbuphine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is formulated for improving the quality of pain management upon intravenous, intranasal, transdermal, sublingual, rectal, topical, intramuscular, subcutaneous or inhalation administration. A3-hexadienoate modification of an opioid antagonist is formulated for improving the inhibition of opioid receptors upon oral administration. A3-hexadienoate modification of naloxone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is also formulated for improving the wakefulness upon intravenous, intranasal, transdermal, sublingual, rectal, topical, intramuscular, subcutaneous or inhalation administration.

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Compositions and methods for enhancing opioid receptor binding via opioid hexadienoate and optionally substituted hexadienoate
The present application is PCT application No. 16/540,058, a non-provisional U.S. patent application filed on day 8, 14, 2019, and claims priority of "U.S. patent law" No. 119 of the previous U.S. provisional patent entitled "compositions and methods for enhancing opioid receptor binding by opioid hexadienoate and optionally substituted hexadienoate" filed on day 8, 11, 2019.
Technical Field
The present invention relates to opioid-derived compositions for use in the therapeutic field associated with opioid receptor modulation.
Background
Nalbuphine (Nubain) was proposed in 1979 as a moderately to severely painful analgesic, and has been used clinically as yet. It is used primarily in combination with narcotics for pre-and post-operative analgesia and for acute and chronic pain management at delivery. Recently, its use has expanded to the treatment of dyskinesias, dermatological disorders (itching) and addiction management.
It has also recently been shown that nalbuphine can prevent opioid tolerance and dependency in chronic pain management. Nalbuphine is the only narcotic analgesic not constrained by the "law of controlled substances", which proves its safety in use. The oral bioavailability of nalbuphine is low.
Known prodrugs of nalbuphine aim to improve their pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties. The Welch dictionary defines a prodrug as a pharmacologically inactive substance, i.e., a modified form of a pharmacologically active drug that is converted in vivo (by enzymatic action). Thus Franklin (WO 2010-GB 52211) indicates that nalbuphine can be modified at phenolic hydroxyl residues.
Furthermore, nalbuphine can be coupled to amino acids or short peptides (WO 2011007247, A1). Nalbuphine can also be modified using dicarboxylic acid linked amino acids and peptides (WO 2010112942, A1). In addition, modification of nalbuphine can also be performed using amino acid and peptide linkages with ammonium carbamate groups (WO 2009092071, A2). Furthermore, jenkins (WO 2007022535, A2) indicates that nalbuphine can be further modified in its phenolic or nitrogen groups.
Wang states that nalbuphine can be converted to an ester prodrug (journal of controlled release, volume number: 115, period number: 2, page numbers: 140-149, journal, 2006). Flu (month 11 2005, TW 226239, b) indicates that delivery systems and nalbuphine prodrugs can increase their bioavailability. More specifically, formulations that enhance the bioavailability of nalbuphine include a vegetable oil, a co-solvent, and an effective amount of a nalbuphine ester prodrug or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. One purpose of the prodrugs is to increase the oral bioavailability of nalbuphine and extend the retention time of nalbuphine in the body, thus maintaining a longer analgesic period and reducing the analgesic costs.
Hilfinger (US 20050137141, A1) refers to nalbuphine comprising a drug and an amino acid comprising a covalent bond to the drug. Huang (International journal of pharmacy, volume No. 297, period No. 1-2, pages No. 162-171, journal 2005) states iontophoresis and electroporation for transdermal delivery of Nalbuphine (NA) and two novel prodrugs: nalbuphine benzoate (NAB) and sebacoyl bisbutamol ester (SDN) (from solutions as well as hydrogels).
The formation of dual prodrugs comprising nalbuphine is pointed out by the blood-pressure sensor (WO 2005009377, A2) to significantly increase the transdermal flux of drugs from human skin. Uhrich (WO 2002009768, A2) indicates therapeutic polyesters and polyamides of nalbuphine. Flu (EP 1149836, A1) indicates the preparation of a derivative of the polynaphthalene. Pao (journal of chromatography B, journal of biomedical science and applications, volume No. 746, journal No. 2, pages No. 241-247, journal, 2000) indicates the bioavailability of sebacoyl bisbutaline ester.
Han (J.International pharmaceutical Co., ltd., volume No. 177, period No. 2, pages No. 201-209, J1999) states that novel mucoadhesive buccal tablets for controlled release of nalbuphine prodrugs: effects of formulation variables on drug release and mucoadhesive properties. Sung (J.International pharmaceutical Co., ltd., volume No. 172, period No. 1-2, page No. 17-25, J.1998) indicates the controlled release of nalbuphine prodrugs in biodegradable polymer matrices: the effect of prodrug hydrophilicity and polymer composition. Yoa-Pu (US 5750434, A) indicates that nalbuphine has a long-acting analgesic effect.
Sham (EP 85108258.6) indicates that nalbuphine can be further modified to 3-acetylsalicylic acid. The following references disclose other nalbuphine prodrugs: US 6569449, B1; CN 1107333, a; EP 615756, A1; international journal of pharmacy, volume No.: 38, futures number: 1-3, page number: 199-209, journal, 1987.
The pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of nalbuphine, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or prodrug thereof may be modulated by a variety of delivery systems. The biodegradable polymer microspheres for the controlled release of nalbuphine prodrugs are indicated by the Thus Liu (International journal of pharmacy, volume number 257, period number 1-2, pages number 23-31, journal, 2003). Sung (journal of European pharmaceutical science, volume number: 18, period number: 1, pages number: 63-70, journal, 2003) indicates transdermal delivery of nalbuphine and its prodrugs by electroporation. Fang (study of medicine, volume number: 51, period number: 5, page number: 408-413, journal, 2001) indicates transdermal delivery of nalbuphine and nalbuphine trimethylacetate by passive diffusion and iontophoresis.
It is necessary to distinguish between two cases that increase oral bioavailability and increase opioid receptor binding of these opioid derivatives. For example, esterification of nalbuphine phenoxy groups (e.g., 3-behenate derivatives of nalbuphine) (NB-39) has previously been reported to improve oral availability. However, when orally administered, NB-39 produced less cumulative analgesia in rats and humans than an equivalent dose of nalbuphine. Furthermore, NB-39 did not significantly affect pupil dilation (constriction) in humans after oral administration, indicating poor opioid receptor binding.
Naloxone brand name "Narcan" (and other brand names) is a drug used to block opioid effects, especially in excess. Naloxone may also be administered in combination with an opioid (in the same tablet or compound) in order to reduce the risk of opioid abuse. For example, naloxone may be added to a coating of a sustained release opioid to prevent the sustained release compound from breaking, resulting in an overdose.
Naloxone is generally effective within two minutes when administered intravenously and within five minutes when injected into the muscle. It can also be used as nasal spray. The action of naloxone is generally continued for about half an hour to one hour. Thus, multiple administrations of naloxone may be required, as most opioids act for a duration of time greater than Yu Naluo ketone.
Administration of naloxone to opioid-dependent individuals may cause withdrawal symptoms of the opioid, such as dysphoria, agitation, nausea, vomiting, increased heart rate, and sweating. To prevent this, a small dose of naloxone is administered every few minutes until the desired effect is achieved.
Further heart problems have arisen in individuals with a past history of heart disease or individuals taking medications that have a negative impact on the heart. Naloxone has been administered to a limited number of subjects and tested, and the results indicate that naloxone appears to be safe during gestation.
Naloxone is a non-selective, competitive opioid receptor antagonist. It acts by reversing the inhibitory effects of opioids on the central nervous system and respiratory system. Naloxone was originally patented in 1961 and approved in 1971 for opioid overdose treatment in the united states.
Naloxone, also known as N-allylnoroxymorphone or 17-allyl-4, 5 a-epoxy-3, 14-dihydroxymorphinan-6-one, is a synthetic morphinan derivative derived from oxymorphone (14-hydroxydihydromorphone), an opioid analgesic oxymorphone, which in turn is derived from morphine (an opioid analgesic, the natural component of poppy).
Naloxone is a racemic mixture of two enantiomers (-) -naloxone (levo-naloxone) and (+) -naloxone (dextro-naloxone), only the former being active at opioid receptors. The drug is highly lipophilic and thus can penetrate the brain rapidly, and the brain-to-serum ratio achieved is much greater than morphine. Opioid antagonists associated with naloxone include cyproterone, nalmefene, nalodeine, naloxol and naltrexone.
The chemical half-life of naloxone is as follows: the shelf lives of commercially available injectable and nasal dosage forms were 24 months and 18 months, respectively. One 2018 study noted that the chemical stabilization period for nasal and injectable dosage forms was 36 months and 28 months, respectively, which prompted the initiation of an incomplete five-year stability study. This suggests that expired materials stored in communities and healthcare environments may still be effective far beyond the expiration date on their labels.
Some papers on opioid antagonists emphasize the shortcomings and problems of the presently known formulations and the need for more stable modified compounds that are safe for opioid addicted patients.
One name of Adam Bisaga is "what should the clinician do when fentanyl replaces heroin? "articles (published in addiction, volume 114, pages 781-86, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.eom/doi/epdf/ 10.1111/add.14522) It is described that high affinity antagonists may not be sufficient to block the effect of fentanyl and that higher doses may be required, but this presents systemic safety issues. Furthermore, fentanyl overdose prevention requires higher doses of naloxone and repeated dosing, whereas the window of fentanyl overdose prevention is much shorter than that of heroin.
Roger Chou et al, entitled "emergency medical service personnel use naloxone to manage suspected opioid overdose" (published in the relative effectiveness review at 193,https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/ sites/default/files/pdf/cer-193-naloxone-final_1.pdf) The existing guidelines for naloxone administration may be insufficient to prevent excessive use of fentanyl and fentanyl analogs.
Rachael Rzasa Lynn et al, entitled "naloxone dose to achieve opioid reversal: existing evidence and clinical significance "(published in society of pharmaceutical treatment progress, volume 9 (1), pages 63-88, 2018,https:// www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gOv/pmc/articles/PMC5753997/pdf/10.1177_2042098617744161.pdf) The article (a) describes that there is no improvement in oxygen uptake when double doses of naloxone are administered to patients with fentanyl anesthesia, but a significant improvement when quadruple doses of naloxone are administered. Furthermore, he also notes that the interaction between opioid agonists and mu opioid receptors may be the greatest determinant of recovery rate from the respiratory effects of many opioids, may not accelerate significantly with increasing naloxone doses, but rather react to the least effective dose, whereas even higher doses of naloxone may fail for compounds such as buprenorphine. He then cited a number of reports describing the initial intranasal administration of naloxone to a fentanyl excess No response, intravenous naloxone (if any) only achieves a transient reversal, requiring additional intravenous or continuous infusion to prevent toxicity and respiratory depression recurrence.
Elkiweri et al reduce the blood organ transport of fentanyl and loperamide to varying degrees on competing substrates named "p-glycoprotein and organic anion transporter: pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in Sprague-Dawley rats (published online in 2009)https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19095843) Naloxone and fentanyl share a single cellular influx transporter that is saturated due to the high concentration of fentanyl in the plasma, and therefore naloxone cannot flow rapidly across the BBB regardless of dose.
The pharmacokinetics of Rebecca McDonald et al in terms of opioid overdose reversal is known as "concentrated naloxone nasal spray: phase I healthy volunteer studies "(published in addiction, volume 113, pages 484-93) describe that the early absorption of a high concentration 2mg of naloxone intranasal (i.n.) spray, similar to an intramuscular (i.m.) 0.4mg injection, can be used as a household antidote. He indicated that high doses of naloxone could be administered intranasally without the risk of excessive antagonism.
Jiten Ranchhodbhai Patel et al disclose (published WO 2013093931-application PCT/IN20 12/00590, filed on 9/6 2012) a novel hydrazide group comprising naloxone carbamates.
Baohua Huang et al describe in the paper entitled "human plasma mediated hypoxia activation of indoloquinone based naloxone prodrugs" (published in bioorganic chemistry and medicinal chemistry communication, 19 (17), 5016-5020) in 2009 that indoloquinone based naloxone prodrugs can reverse opioid-induced hypoxia.
Ukrainets et al disclose the study of naloxone 3-O-acyl derivatives as potential prodrugs thereof in publications heterocyclic chemistry (2009, 45 (4), pages 405-416).
Xuemei Peng et al disclose bivalent ligands comprising nalbuphine linked to nalbuphine in articles entitled "pharmacological properties of bivalent ligands comprising butorphanol linked to nalbuphine and naloxone at mu, delta and K opioid receptors" (published in journal of pharmaceutical chemistry (5 months of 2007), 50 (9), 2254-2258).
Romanov et al, in russian patent publication (RU 2221566-published 1/20 2004), describe the use of N-substituted 14-hydroxy morphinan esters as highly potent low-toxicity anti-restoratives, which can produce long-term opioid protection following a single subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.
The preparation of N-substituted 14-hydroxymorphinan esters is described in Russian patent publication (RU 2215741-11/10/2003).
Euro-Celtique, S.a., chevchuk et al, WO 2003070191 (PCT/US/2003/004999-published 8.28. 2003) describes methods for preventing pain using an anti-destructive skin device incorporating a 3-acyl-substituted antagonist.
Lu zhengtan discloses a process for the preparation of naloxone esters in Chinese patent No. CN 1204649 (published 1/13 1999).
S. Lazar et al describe the synthesis and bioactivity of phosphate and sulfate esters of naloxone in articles entitled "synthesis and bioactivity of phosphate and sulfate esters of naloxone" (published in J.European pharmaceutical chemistry (1994), vol.29 (1), pp.45-53).
Hussein et al (drug Industry (1988), vol.5 (9), pp.615-18), describe that various naloxone prodrugs (3-phenoxy esterified) have no bitter taste and have higher buccal bioavailability in dogs.
Elie Gabriel Shami benzoate prodrug derivatives of 3-hydroxy morphinans are described in European patent publication No. EP 170090. The above publications are incorporated by reference into this specification and form a part of this specification.
None of the cited publications describe the use of naloxone in combination with an hexadienoate contained within the molecule, nor does it suggest that such a molecule would result in and provide a substantially more effective, longer lasting neutralization/wakefulness upon administration to an individual.
Disclosure of Invention
The present invention relates to a novel modification of opioid and antagonists thereof that increases opioid receptor binding upon oral administration. More particularly, the present invention relates to suitable opioid receptor modulators (e.g., nalbuphine, buprenorphine, hydromorphine, morphine, pentazocine, butorphanol, naloxone, etc.) or modifications of related compounds that improve opioid binding to opioid receptors upon oral administration.
The present invention further relates to methods of alleviating the problem of low oral bioavailability of opioids when used in, but not limited to, the following conditions: pain management, palliative care, anesthesia (e.g., post-operative), skin disorders (e.g., pruritus), addiction (withdrawal or management), certain movement disorders (e.g., parkinson's disease levodopa induced catabolism (LID), movement disorders associated with tourette's syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and huntington's disease), and the like.
The present invention relates to a novel modification of opioid drugs (e.g., nalbuphine) that can provide unexpected results, namely, increased opioid receptor binding upon oral administration. Thus, the novel modifications provide superior care and are suitable for a variety of therapeutic indications, including chronic conditions where oral opioid administration is required.
The present invention relates to novel modifications of opioid antagonists, such as naloxone in combination with an hexadienoate contained within the molecule, which will provide a substantially more effective, longer lasting neutralization/wakefulness when administered to an individual or patient.
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FIG. 1 shows NMR1H spectra of NB-20 compounds formulated in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 shows NMR1H spectra of NB-33 compounds formulated in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 shows NMR1H spectra of NB-39 compounds formulated in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 shows NMR1H spectra of NB-51 compounds formulated in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 shows NMR1H spectra of NB-52 compounds formulated in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 shows NMR1H spectra of NB-56 compounds formulated in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 shows NMR1H spectra of NB-58 compounds formulated in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 shows an NMR1H spectrum of NB-78 compounds formulated in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9A shows the binding pattern and intermolecular interactions of the most favored conformational isomer of nalbuphine (superimposed with the co-crystallizing ligand β -FNA).
Fig. 9B shows the binding pattern and intermolecular interactions of the most favored conformational isomer of naloxone (superimposed with the co-crystallizing ligand β -FNA).
Figure 10A shows the binding pattern and intermolecular interactions of the most favored NX-90 conformational isomer in the 4DKL binding site.
Fig. 10B shows the binding pattern and intermolecular interactions of the most favored NB-33 conformational isomer in the 4DKL binding site.
FIG. 10C shows intermolecular interactions with Met 151 (as shown by the NB-33 conformational isomer), with binding patterns similar to the most favored conformational isomer.
Fig. 10D shows the binding pattern and intermolecular interactions of the most favored NB-39 conformational isomer in the 4DKL binding site.
Figure 11A shows the most popular nalbuphine (yellow), naloxone (pink) conformational isomers and the addition of eutectic β -FNA (white) in the 4DKL opioid binding site.
Fig. 11B shows the most favored NX-90 (blue), NB-33 (red), NB-39 (cyan) conformational isomers and the addition of eutectic β -FNA (white) in the 4DKL opioid binding site.
Figures 12A-12C show hydrophobic (red) and hydrophilic (yellow) contact preference zones on the surface of a 4DKL binding site molecule in contact with, respectively, the n x-90, NB-33 and NB-39 docking conformational isomers in at least one example.
Fig. 13 includes chart 1, which shows that NB-33 in at least one embodiment has superior analgesic properties compared to an equimolar dose of the parent opioid NB.
Detailed Description
The present invention includes forming opioid-derived compositions comprising hexadienoate and opioid residues in a single molecule for use in the therapeutic arts related to opioid receptor modulation.
Various aspects and features of the present invention and compositions are described with reference to Table 1, table 1 shows selected characteristics of compounds NB, NB-20, NB-28, NB-31, NB-32, NB-33, NB-39, NB-46, NB-51, NB-52, NB-56, NB-58, NB-76, NB-78.
Examples of NMR 1H spectra of selected compounds (examples including NB-20, NB-33, NB-39, NB-51, NB-52, NB-56, NB-58, NB-78) formulated in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention are shown in FIGS. 1-8, respectively.
Surprisingly, 3-hexadienoate derivatives of opioids prepared according to at least one embodiment of the present invention may increase opioid receptor binding compared to the parent opioid compounds. Thus, when orally administered, nalbuphine 3-hexadienoate (NB-33) produced analgesia in rats and humans superior to equivalent doses of nalbuphine 3-behenate (NB-39) and Nalbuphine (NB). Furthermore, NB-33 was observed to have a significant effect on pupil dilation (constriction) in humans, indicating excellent opioid receptor binding.
Unexpectedly, when studying the effect of at least one embodiment of the present invention, it was found that the position and number of sites of unsaturation of the oxy group ester is unique to the hexadiene backbone, a condition required for optimal binding to the opioid receptor. Thus, nalbuphine 3-alkanoate (e.g., NB-33) has better analgesic effects than the parent opioid, whereas other unsaturated acid derivatives of nalbuphine (e.g., NB-31, NB-32, NB-52 or NB-78) do not produce analgesic effects in rats.
Furthermore, as a result of evaluating at least one embodiment of the present invention, it was found that nalbuphine 3-hexadienoate has unique and vivid opioid receptor characteristics, and expresses human recombinant opioid receptors in cells.
According to at least one embodiment, the compounds of the present invention comprise formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof
Wherein R is 1 、R 2 、R 3 、R 4 Or R is 5 Selected from H, optionally substituted C1-3 and OAlk, the double bond having E or Z geometry and Y being an opioid residue.
In at least one embodiment, the present invention further relates to a method of alleviating the problem of low oral bioavailability of opioids when the opioid is used in (but not limited to) the following conditions: pain management, palliative care, anesthesia (e.g., post-operative), skin disorders (e.g., pruritus), addiction (withdrawal or management), certain movement disorders (e.g., parkinson's disease levodopa induced catabolism (LID), movement disorders associated with tourette's syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and huntington's disease), and the like.
In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to an optionally substituted hexadienoate ester of a suitable opioid receptor modulator or phenoxy group modification of a related compound for improving opioid binding to opioid receptors upon oral administration.
In another embodiment, the invention relates to a suitable opioid receptor modulator (including but not limited to hydromorphine, morphine, nalbuphine, pentazocine, butorphanol, buprenorphine, naloxone) or an optionally substituted hexadienoate of a related compound 3-phenoxy group modification for improved opioid binding to opioid receptors upon oral administration.
In at least another embodiment, the present invention relates to a 3-hexadienoate modification of suitable opioid receptor modulators or related compounds for improving opioid binding to opioid receptors upon oral administration.
In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a 3-hexadienoate modification of nalbuphine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in improving opioid receptor binding upon oral administration.
In another embodiment, the invention relates to a 3-hexadienoate modification of nalbuphine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for improving the quality of pain management upon oral administration.
In another or more embodiments, the present invention relates to a 3-hexadienoate modification of nalbuphine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for improving the quality of pain management upon intravenous, intranasal, transdermal, sublingual, rectal, topical, intramuscular, subcutaneous or inhalation administration.
Further examples of compounds prepared according to at least one embodiment of the present invention are provided below. The chemical name, composition and code of each compound in example 1 are shown in table 1 below.
Example 1
(E) -3- (cyclobutanemethyl) -9- ((3, 7-dimethyloct-2, 6-diethylenetriamine-1-yl) oxy) -1,2,3,4,5,6,7 a-octahydro-4 aH-4, 12-methanobenzofuro [3,2-e]Isoquinoline-4 a, 7-diol, nalbuphine-geranyl, (NB-20). To a suspension of nalbuphine hydrochloride (400 mg,1.0 mmol) in acetone (20 mL) and toluene (20 mL) was added potassium bicarbonate (280 mg,2.0 mmol) at room temperature. Geranyl bromide (320 mg,1.5 mmol) was added. The reaction mixture was stirred under reflux for 4 hours and at room temperature overnight. The reaction mixture was evaporated and the residue purified by column chromatography (silica gel, etOAc/heptane/methanol, 1:1:0.10). After evaporation of the selected fractions, a colourless oil was formed, with a yield of 45% and a purity of 91% as determined by HPLC. By NMR 1 H confirms the structure.
3- (Cyclobutanemethyl) -9- (((2E, 6E) -3,7, 11-trimethyldodecyl-2, 6, 10-triethylenetetramine-1-yl) oxy) -1,2,3,4,56,7 a-octahydro-4 aH-4, 12-methanobenzofuro [3,2-e ]]Isoquinoline-4 a, 7-diol, nalbuphine-farnesyl, (NB-28). This compound was prepared according to the procedure of NB-20 substituting farnesyl bromide for geranyl bromide. The crude material was purified by column chromatography (silica gel, etOAc/heptane, 1:1). After evaporation of the selected fractions, a colourless oil was obtained, determined by HPLC, in a yield of 53% and a purity of 93%. By NMR 1 H confirms the structure.
3- (Cyclobutanemethyl) -4a, 7-dihydroxy-2, 3, 4a,5,6,7 a-octahydro-1H-4, 12-methanobenzofuro [3,2-e ]]Isoquinolin-9-yl undec-10-enoate, nalbuphine-undecenoate, (NB-31). EDCI (1.04 g,5.4 mmol) was added to a solution of undecylenic acid (1.0 g,5.4 mmol) in THF (30 mL) at 0deg.C with constant stirring. The reaction mixture was stirred for 10 minutes, and nalbuphine hydrochloride (2.13 g,5.4 mmol), trimethylamine (1.1 g,10.9 mmol) and 4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.22 g,1.8 mmol) were added at 0deg.C. Stirring was continued for 1 hour at 0 ℃ and at room temperature overnight. The reaction mixture was filtered, the filtrate evaporated and the residue purified by column chromatography (silica gel, etOAc/heptane, 1:1). After evaporation of the selected fractions, a white solid formed, with a yield of 78% (2.2 g) and a purity of 95% as determined by HPLC. By NMR 1 H confirms the structure.
3- (Cyclobutanemethyl) -4a, 7-dihydroxy-2, 3, 4a,5,6,7 a-octahydro-1H-4, 12-methanobenzofuro [3,2-e ]]Isoquinolin-9-yl (E) -3, 7-dimethyloct-2, 6-dienoate, nalbuphine-savolate, (NB-32). This compound was prepared according to the procedure of NB-31, substituting geranic acid for undecylenic acid. The crude material was purified by column chromatography (silica gel, etOAc/heptane, 1:1). After evaporation of the selected fractions, a white solid formed, 67% yield and 96% purity as determined by HPLC. By NMR 1 H confirms the structure.
3- (Cyclobutanemethyl) -4a, 7-dihydroxy-2, 3, 4a,5,6,7 a-octahydro-1H-4, 12-methanobenzofuro [3,2-e ]]Isoquinolin-9-yl (2E, 4E) -2, 4-hexadienoate, nalbuphine-sorbate, (NB-33). EDCI (1.16 g,6.1 mmol) was added to a solution of hexadienoic acid (0.68 g,6.1 mmol) in THF (30 mL) at 0deg.C with constant stirring. The reaction mixture was stirredNalbuphine hydrochloride (2.39 g,6.1 mmol), trimethylamine (1.2 g,12 mmol) and 4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.25 g,2 mmol) were added at 0deg.C for 10 min. Stirring was continued for 1 hour at 0 ℃ and at room temperature overnight. The reaction mixture was filtered, the filtrate evaporated and the residue purified by column chromatography (silica gel, etOAc/heptane, 1:1). After evaporation of the selected fractions, white crystals were formed, with a yield of 75% (2.05 g) and a purity of 98% as determined by HPLC. By NMR 1 H confirms the structure.
3- (Cyclobutanomethyl) -9- (((2E, 4E) -hex-2, 4-dienoyl) oxy) -4a, 7-dihydroxy-2, 3, 4a,5,6,7 a-octahydro-1H-4, 12-methanobenzofuro [3,2-e ]]Isoquinoline-3-onium chloride, nalbuphine-sorbate, hydrochloric acid, (NB-56). HCl (gas) was blown into a solution of nalbuphine-sorbate (NB-33) (0.4 g,0.89 mmol) in MTBE (15 mL) at 0deg.C. The reaction mixture was stirred for 1 hour, the solid was filtered, washed with MTBE, and dried in vacuo. The yield was 81% (0.35 g) and the purity was 98% as determined by HPLC. By NMR 1 H confirms the structure.
3- (Cyclobutanemethyl) -4a, 7-dihydroxy-2, 3, 4a,5,6,7 a-octahydro-1H-4, 12-methanobenzofuro [3,2-e ]]Isoquinolin-9-yl behenate, nalbuphine-behenate, (NB-39). EDCI (0.56 g,2.9 mmol) was added to a solution of behenic acid (1.0 g,2.9 mmol) in THF (50 mL) at 0deg.C with constant stirring. The reaction mixture was stirred for 30 minutes, and nalbuphine hydrochloride (1.16 g,2.9 mmol), trimethylamine (0.29 g,2.9 mmol) and 4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.12 g,1.0 mmol) were added at 0deg.C. Stirring was continued for 1 hour at 0 ℃ and at room temperature overnight. The reaction mixture was filtered, the filtrate evaporated and the residue purified by column chromatography (silica gel, etOAc/heptane, 1:2). After evaporation of the selected fractions, a white solid formed, with a yield of 73% (1.45 g) and a purity of 97% as determined by HPLC. By NMR 1 H confirms the structure. U.S. patent 5750534 also describes the synthesis and properties of NB-39.
3- (Cyclobutanemethyl) -4a, 7-dihydroxy-2, 3, 4a,5,6,7 a-octahydro-1H-4, 12-methanobenzofuro [3,2-e ]]Isoquinolin-9-yl isobutyrate, nalbuphine-isobutyrate, (NB-46)). This compound was prepared according to the procedure of NB-31, substituting isobutyric acid for undecylenic acid. The crude material was purified by column chromatography (silica gel, etOAc/heptane, 1:1). After evaporation of the selected fractions, white crystals were formed, 54% yield and 95% purity as determined by HPLC. By NMR 1 H confirms the structure.
3- (Cyclobutanemethyl) -4a, 7-dihydroxy-2, 3, 4a,5,6,7 a-octahydro-1H-4, 12-methanobenzofuro [3,2-e ]]Isoquinolin-9-yl 3-methylbut-2-enoate, nalbuphine-3, 3-dimethacrylate, (NB-51). This compound was prepared according to the procedure of NB-31, substituting 3, 3-dimethacrylate for undecylenic acid. The crude material was purified by column chromatography (silica gel, etOAc/heptane, 1:1). After evaporation of the selected fractions, white crystals were formed, 77% yield and 95% purity as determined by HPLC. By NMR 1 H confirms the structure.
3- (Cyclobutanemethyl) -4a, 7-dihydroxy-2, 3, 4a,5,6,7 a-octahydro-1H-4, 12-methanobenzofuro [3,2-e ]]Isoquinolin-9-yl (E) -2-methylbut-2-enoate, nalbuphine-2, 3-dimethacrylate, (52). This compound was prepared according to the procedure of NB-31, substituting 2.3-dimethacrylate for undecylenic acid. The crude material was purified by column chromatography (silica gel, etOAc/heptane, 1:1). After evaporation of the selected fractions, white crystals were formed, 75% yield and 96% purity as determined by HPLC. By NMR 1 H confirms the structure.
3- (Cyclobutanemethyl) -4a, 7-dihydroxy-2, 3, 4a,5,6,7 a-octahydro-1H-4, 12-methanobenzofuro [3,2-e ] ]Isoquinolin-9-yl 2-methylbut-2-enoate, nalbuphine-2-methoxy crotonate, (NB-58). This compound was prepared according to the procedure of NB-31 substituting 2-methoxy-crotonic acid for undecylenic acid. The crude material was purified twice by column chromatography (silica gel, etOAc/heptane, 1:1). After evaporation of the selected fractions, a white oil was formed, with a yield of 27% and a purity of 94% as determined by HPLC. By NMR 1 H confirms the structure.
7-acetoxy-3- (cyclobutanemethyl) -4 a-hydroxy-2, 3, 4a,5,6,7 a-octahydro-1H-4, 12-methanobenzofuro [3,2-e ]]Isoquinolin-9-yl (2E, 4E) -2, 4-hexadienoate, nalbuphine-hexadienoate-acetate, (NB-76). At 40-NB-33 (0.5 g,1.1 mmol) was stirred overnight in acetic anhydride (7.0 mL) at 50deg.C. EtOH (20 mL) was added and the reaction mixture evaporated. The residue was purified twice by column chromatography (silica gel, etOAc/heptane, 1:2). After evaporation of the selected fractions, white crystals were formed, with a yield of 50% (1.45 g) and a purity of 97% as determined by HPLC. By NMR 1 H confirms the structure.
3- (Cyclobutanemethyl) -4a, 7-dihydroxy-2, 3, 4a,5,6,7 a-octahydro-1H-4, 12-methanobenzofuro [3,2-e ]]Isoquinolin-9-yl cinnamate, nalbuphine-cinnamate, (NB-78). This compound was prepared according to the procedure of NB-31 substituting 2-trans-cinnamic acid for undecylenic acid. The crude material was purified by column chromatography (silica gel, etOAc/heptane, 1:1). After evaporation of the selected fractions, white crystals were formed, 67% yield and 94% purity as determined by HPLC. By NMR 1 H confirms the structure.
TABLE 1
Example 2Stability in simulated gastrointestinal fluids (sGIF).
Stability evaluation of NB-33 in simulated gastrointestinal fluids (sGIF) is as follows, and Table 1 summarizes the compound data.
sGIF is a 0.5% aqueous solution of pepsin (Alfa Angstrom, pepsin, pig stomach) in 0.1N HCl. Each derivative (50 mg) was mixed with sGIF (50 mL) and cultured on a shaker at 37 ℃. Hydrolysis and release of nalbuphine was monitored by HPLC at t=0 hours, 0.5 hours, 1 hour, 2 hours and 4 hours. An acceptable criterion is that not less than 80% of the derivative remains intact after 4 hours.
Example 3-Stability in human plasma.
Stability of NB-56 in human plasma was evaluated as follows and Table 1 summarizes the compound data.
NB-56 (1.0 mg) was dissolved in 10mL of plasma (pooled normal human plasma, sodium citrate, innovative Ind.) while stirring at 20℃for 10 min. The solution was incubated at 37 ℃. 1mL of the solution was taken for each sample. To the sample solution was added MeCN (0.05 mL). Shaking for 1 minute, followed by centrifugation (15 minutes, 14.000 r/m). The supernatant was filtered off and extracted with EtOAc (2X 20 mL). Using MgSO 4 The mixed extract was dried and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in methanol (20. Mu.l). The solution was used for HPLC injection.
Hydrolysis and release of nalbuphine was monitored by HPLC at t=0 hours, 0.5 hours, 1 hour, 2 hours and 4 hours. An acceptable criterion is that no less than 20% of the derivative is hydrolysed after 4 hours.
Example 4
TABLE 2Human recombinant opioid receptor data for NB-33
Human recombinant opioid receptors (μ, κ, or δ) expressed in CHO-K1 cells were used. The test compound (NB-33)/or carrier was incubated with cells (4X 10E 5/mL) in modified HBSS pH 7.4 buffer for 30 minutes at 37 ℃. The cAMP levels of the reaction are assessed by TR-FRET. Compounds of 0.3uM, 1uM and 3uM were screened by the euler drug discovery service company.
Table 2 summarizes the data for compound NB-33.
Example 5
Sprague-Dawley rats were tested using nalbuphine, NB-31, NB-32, NB-33, NB39, NB-51, NB-52, NB-76 and NB-78.
Thirty Sprague-Dawley rats (12 weeks old; males) were randomly assigned to 10 groups, each group being treated by gavage with one of the following treatments: 1. sesame oil; 2. nalbuphine (in sesame oil; 60 uM/kg); NB-31 (in sesame oil; 60 uM/kg); NB-32 (in sesame oil; 60 uM/kg); NB-33 (in sesame oil; 60 uM/kg); NB-39 (in sesame oil; 60 uM/kg); NB-51 (in sesame oil; 60 uM/kg); NB-52 (in sesame oil; 60 uM/kg); NB-76 (in sesame oil; 60 uM/kg); NB-78 (in sesame oil; 60 uM/kg). Each rat took the drug only once.
Antinociceptive activity was assessed by cold ethanol tail flick test (as described in anesthesia and analgesia; 2003; 97; 806-9). The test temperature was set at-20℃and the off-time was 40 seconds. All rats were tested immediately prior to dosing at t=0. The antinociceptive thresholds of saline, nalbuphine and nalbuphine derivatives were measured at t=0 hours, 0.25 hours, 0.5 hours, 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2 hours, 3 hours and 5 hours after oral administration.
The data shown in the last column of Table 1 shows that NB-33 results are good.
Example 6
Double blind NB hydrochloric acid and NB-39 control experiments with healthy volunteers orally administered NB-33 against nociceptive effects. Three healthy volunteers were each dispensed with a group of drugs comprising the following 6 opaque gelatin capsules: 2 XNB hydrochloric acid (MW=393.4; 39 mg), 2 XNB-33 (MW=451.6; 45 mg) and 2 XNB-39 (MW=680.0; 68 mg). Each healthy volunteer was randomized to obtain one dose from the dispensing group weekly and orally. Thermal pain threshold (50 ℃ hot water) and pupil constriction were measured at t=0 hours, 0.25 hours, 0.5 hours, 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2 hours, 3 hours and 5 hours after oral administration.
After a one week elution period, each volunteer repeatedly performed the regimen until all of the drug in the dispensing group was orally administered. Tables 2 and 3 show the data of thermal pain threshold% MPE = [ (test latency-baseline latency/(baseline latency) ]x100 and pupil constriction% MPE = [ (test diameter) -baseline diameter/(baseline diameter) ]x100, respectively.
Tables 3, 4 and 5A-D show that the analgesic and pupil-narrowing effects of NB-33 are superior to those of the parent opioid NB and the parent opioid prodrug NB-39 when taken orally. As shown in tables 5A-D, differences in analgesic and pupillary constriction effects are statistically significant.
TABLE 3 Table 3
TABLE 4 Table 4
The% MPE analgesia and pupil constriction averages of two pairs of samples were compared by independent sample t-test:
NB-33 and NB, and NB-33 and NB-39. All analyses were performed using SPSS (v.25).
* Bold indicates that there is a statistical significance at a=0.05.
Tables 5A-D show comparisons of analgesic and pupil constriction between NB-33 and NB-39.
Table 6A below and table 1 in fig. 13 show the results of other experiments of NB-33 on Randall-Selitto rats, demonstrating their efficacy and benefits (including higher stability) relative to the base compound.
Table 6A below and table 1 in fig. 13 show the results of other experiments of NB-33 on Randall-Selitto rats, demonstrating their efficacy and benefits (including higher stability) relative to the base compound.
TABLE 6A
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The data on graph 1 in fig. 13 shows that the analgesic properties of NB-33 are superior to those of the parent opioid NB at equimolar doses. FIG. 13 graphically illustrates the results of 1310NB-33 (labeled 1310 in FIG. 13) relative to base NB compound NB (labeled 1320).
Example 7
The present invention is exemplified by, but not limited to, the following compounds (shown below). The following compounds (as shown in table 7 below) provide non-limiting examples of various opioids modified with hexadienoic acid esters as described in at least one example.
TABLE 7
Example 8Molecular docking of nalbuphine/naloxone opioid antagonists to the mu opioid receptors.
The human m opioid receptor crystal structure was downloaded from the RCSB protein database (PDB entry: 4DKL, https:// www.rcsb.org/structure/4 DKL). Silicon chip screening was performed using the MOE docking program (part of the MOE simulation module 2014.0901). According to the equation Δg=rtin (K i ) Calculate dissociation constant (Ki)Wherein ΔG represents the binding free energy, equal to the GBVI/WSA dG scoring function, R is the gas constant, and T is the temperature. Ki was calculated starting from the binding free energy at the fixed temperature (300K).
The antagonists nalbuphine and naloxone show a key interaction between Asp 147 and its ammonium groups. It is well known that this binding to Asp 147 is typical for most known opioid agonists/antagonists. Other repeated interactions of nalbuphine and naloxone are the binding of the hydroxyl group attached to the aryl ring (3-position) with water molecules, helping to stabilize the inactive state of the opioid receptor. Unlike nalbuphine, the naloxone hydroxyl group attached to the tertiary carbon atom (position 14) is involved in other Asp 147 hydrogen bonding activities.
Figure 9A shows the binding pattern and intermolecular interactions of the most favored conformational isomer of nalbuphine (superimposed with the co-crystallizing ligand β -FNA). Fig. 9B shows the binding pattern and intermolecular interactions of the most favored conformational isomer of naloxone (superimposed with the co-crystallizing ligand β -FNA).
In nalbuphine and naloxone, the hydroxyl group attached to the aryl ring (3-position) is bound to a water molecule, helping to stabilize the inactive state of the opioid receptor. Unlike nalbuphine, the naloxone hydroxyl group attached to the tertiary carbon atom (position 14) is involved in other Asp 147 hydrogen bonding activities.
Figure 10A shows the binding pattern and intermolecular interactions of the most favored NX-90 conformational isomer in the 4DKL binding site.
Fig. 10B shows the binding pattern and intermolecular interactions of the most favored NB-33 conformational isomer in the 4DKL binding site.
FIG. 10C shows intermolecular interactions with Met 151 (as shown by the NB-33 conformational isomer), with binding patterns similar to the most favored conformational isomer.
Fig. 10D shows the binding pattern and intermolecular interactions of the most favored NB-39 conformational isomer in the 4DKL binding site.
Figure 11A shows the most popular nalbuphine (yellow), naloxone (pink) conformational isomers and the addition of eutectic β -FNA (white) in the 4DKL opioid binding site. Fig. 11B shows the most favored NX-90 (blue), NB-33 (red), NB-39 (cyan) conformational isomers and the addition of eutectic β -FNA (white) in the 4DKL opioid binding site.
The calculated dissociation constants (Ki) for NX-90, NB-33, NB-39 indicate that the affinity for the m-receptor is higher than (NB-33, NB-39) or lower than (NX-90) for nalbuphine and naloxone. Similar to the most popular conformational isomers of naloxone and nalbuphine, NX-90, NB-33 and NB-39 retain the critical hydrogen bonding to the Asp147 residue. In this docking mode, a "message" attached to the nitrogen atom is delivered to the correct "address" on the precise region of the m-receptor binding pocket. However, unlike the binding patterns of known m antagonists (e.g., nalbuphine and naloxone; FIG. 11A), the rigid framework of NX-90, NB-33 and NB-39 is rotated 180 at the binding site (FIG. 11B). In contrast, the binding patterns describing nalbuphine and naloxone binding are not applicable to all calculated conformational isomers of NB-33, NB-39 and NX-90.
In addition, NX-90 and NB-33 undergo unique hydrogen bonding with Met 151 through a hydroxyl group attached to the tertiary carbon atom (position 14). This interaction causes NX-90 and NB-33 to form hydrogen bonds with Lys A233, unlike NB-39, i.e., the hydroxyl group at the cyclohexane fragment (6-position). The second distinguishing factor of NX-90 and NB-33 is that the rigid coupling system of hexadienoic acid residues has a particularly hydrophobic columnar molecular surface. At the same time, residues Cys217, thr218, asn127, gln124, trp133, leu219 create additional complementary hydrophobic molecular surfaces around the hexadienyl "tail" within the binding pocket (fig. 12A and 12B), whereas there are no discernible hydrophobic surfaces in the binding site region around the highly flexible and poorly coupled docosanoyl "tail" (fig. 12C).
FIGS. 12A-12C show the hydrophobic (red) and hydrophilic (yellow) contact preference zones on the surface of the 4DKL binding site molecule in contact with NX-90 (as shown in FIG. 12A), NB-33 (as shown in FIG. 12B) and NB-39 (as shown in FIG. 12C) docking conformational isomers, respectively.
These examples (particularly the examples in fig. 9-12) demonstrate at least one feature of the present invention, namely that modification of opioid drugs with lipophilic groups comprising at least two conjugated double bonds can improve interactions with opioid receptors.
These examples also demonstrate another feature of the present invention, namely that modifying an opioid with a lipophilic group comprising at least two conjugated double bonds can improve interactions with opioid receptors by rotating the opioid 180 ° at the active site and creating other modes of interaction with the receptor (including unique hydrophobic pockets).
These examples further demonstrate another feature of the present invention that modifying opioid using a lipophilic group comprising at least two conjugated double bonds can at least alter opioid properties in certain embodiments of the present invention.
These examples also demonstrate another feature of the present invention that modifying an opioid with a lipophilic group comprising at least two conjugated double bonds may at least improve the opioid antagonistic properties in certain embodiments of the present invention.
Improved performance of opioid receptor antagonists
As noted above, the present invention includes at least one embodiment in which hexadienoate is shown to improve the performance of opioid antagonists (e.g., naloxone) in addition to the improved performance and analgesic quality of the opioid.
In at least one embodiment, the present invention (particularly hexadienoate) is combined with and tested with at least one (or more) of the naloxone group or compounds.
In at least one embodiment of the invention, naloxone (comprising hexadienoate) is included in the molecule that, when administered to a subject, will provide a substantially more effective, longer lasting neutralization/wakefulness.
In at least one embodiment of the present invention, compounds NX-90 and NX-97 of the following formulas (as shown in Table 8 below) were synthesized and analyzed.
TABLE 8
Upon administration to a subject, a wakeful effect may be noted. Such a compound, known as naloxone-sorbate (NX-90), may be used and synthesized in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention. The procedure for preparing the compounds according to at least one embodiment is as follows.
EDCI. HCl (1.36 g,7.12 mmol) was added to a solution of hexadienoic acid (0.74 g,6.61 mmol) in THF (50 mL) at 0deg.C with constant stirring. Triethylamine (1.39 g,13.8 mmol) was added. Stirred at 0℃for 2 hours. Naloxone hydrochloride (2.00 g,5.5 mmol) and 4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.10 g,0.82 mmol) were added at 0deg.C. Stirring was continued for 1 hour at 0 ℃ and at room temperature overnight. The reaction mixture was filtered, the filtrate evaporated and the residue purified twice by column chromatography (silica gel, etOAc/heptane/triethylamine, 2:1:0.5%). After evaporation of the selected fractions, white crystals were formed in a yield of 32% (0.75 g) as determined by HPLC with a purity of 98%. By NMR 1 H confirms the structure.
The following results and specific benefits (including stability data) were obtained and confirmed by studying the properties of the NX-90 compounds.
Table 9-NX-90 (. Alpha. -1-91) stability (GIF) (detected by Alfachem Corp.).
From the results and observations, as shown in table 9, the improvement in NX-90 is evident compared to the well-known drug naloxone.
Table 11 below further shows examples of combinations of NB-33 or similar compounds with different opioid drugs and NX-90 with opioid antagonists described in at least one embodiment of this invention.
It is well documented and well known that opioids can be used to treat the following conditions: pain management, palliative care, postoperative anesthesia, dermatological disorders, addiction, movement disorders, parkinsonian levodopa induced catabolism (LID), movement disorders associated with tourette's syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, huntington's disease, and the like. The efficacy and effectiveness of opioids used to treat these conditions can affect the degree of success of the treatment.
Accordingly, the better the opioid receptor binding, the more effective the outcome of treating the disorder according to at least one embodiment of the invention. For example, opioid drugs modified with hexadienoic acid esters are more effective in treating the above conditions because of their better opioid receptor binding.
Thus, in at least one embodiment of the present invention, a synthetic compound formulated in accordance with the present invention (e.g., NB-33 or NX-90, etc.) may be used to treat one of the following conditions: pain management, palliative care, anesthesia (e.g., post-operative), skin disorders (e.g., pruritus), addiction (withdrawal or management), and/or movement disorders (e.g., parkinson's disease levodopa-induced catabolism (LID), movement disorders associated with tourette's syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and huntington's disease).
Example 9
Table 10Human recombinant opioid receptor data for NX 90 are shown.
Human recombinant opioid receptors (μ, κ, or δ) expressed in CHO-K1 cells were used. Test compounds ((NX-90)/or carrier and cells (4X 10E 5/mL) were incubated in modified HBSS pH 7.4 buffer for 30 min at 37℃the cAMP levels (cAMP and/or calcium flux) of the reaction were assessed by TR-FRET.
Table 10 summarizes the data for compound NB-90. It is shown in the table that NX-90 is not a pharmacologically inert compound and has its unique opioid characteristics similar to those of naloxone. In addition, it is shown in the table that NB-33 is not a pharmacologically inert compound and has unique opioid characteristics similar to the pharmacological characteristics of NB.
These results are very surprising since such modifications (e.g., NB-39) at the 3-phenoxy position (comprising fatty acids) are considered in the art to be prodrugs and, by definition, pharmacologically inert compounds. According to at least one embodiment of the invention, NX-90 and NB-33 are not pharmacologically inert and do not belong to prodrugs.
In all cases it is understood that the above-described examples and compounds are intended to illustrate the many possible specific embodiments which represent applications of the present invention. Various other arrangements may be readily devised in accordance with the principles of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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1. A compound which is nalbuphine-3-hexadienoate or naloxone-3-hexadienoate, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
2. The compound of claim 1, wherein the compound increases opioid binding to opioid receptors when administered orally to a patient.
3. Use of a compound according to claim 1 for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a condition selected from the group consisting of: pain management, palliative care, postoperative anesthesia, dermatological disorders, addiction, movement disorders, parkinsonian levodopa-induced catabolism (LID), movement disorders associated with tourette's syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and huntington's disease.
4. A composition comprising the compound of claim 1.
5. Use of the composition of claim 4 in the manufacture of a medicament for increasing opioid receptor binding comprising administering to a subject an effective amount of the composition of claim 4.
6. Use of the composition of claim 4 in the manufacture of a medicament for pain management comprising administering to a subject an effective amount of the composition of claim 4.
7. Use of a composition according to claim 4 for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of dermatological disorders, addiction, movement disorders, parkinson's disease, levodopa-induced catabolism (LID), movement disorders associated with tourette's syndrome, tardive dyskinesia or huntington's disease.
8. Use of the composition of claim 4 in the manufacture of a medicament for treating opioid overdose conditions, comprising administering to a subject an effective amount of the composition of claim 4.
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