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Alderase

2-[[6-methoxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)naphthalene-1-carbothioyl]-methylamino]acetic acid · also: Lorestat, Alredase, Alrestin, Aldredase, Zidapamide, Tolrestatum

FormulaC16H14F3NO3S
Mol. weight357.3472
PubChem CID53359
InChIKeyLUBHDINQXIHVLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCN(CC(=O)O)C(=S)C1=CC=CC2=C1C=CC(=C2C(F)(F)F)OC
4,774Patents
248Research papers
193Patents - last 3 years
2Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

The organizations most actively patenting around this compound, ranked by referenced patent volume.

#AssigneePatents
1Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd1,201
2Kissei Pharmaceutical Co Ltd168
3Pfizer Products Inc115
4Allergan Inc109
5Merck Patent GmbH59
6Gasherbrum Bio Inc58
7Pfizer Inc58
8Sumitomo Pharma Co Ltd58
9Wyeth LLC57
10Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH and Co KG53

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Where innovation is concentrated

Patent classifications ranked by volume reveal the technical domains with the most active filing.

#CodeAreaPatents
1A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)3,903
2A61KMedicinal preparations3,299
3C07DHeterocyclic compounds2,219
4C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds484
5C07HSugars and derivatives382
6C07KPeptides322
7C12NMicroorganisms, enzymes199
8C07FOrganometallic compounds171
9Y02AClimate change adaptation167
10G01NInvestigating / analysing materials155

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Most-cited patents

Patents ranked by forward citations reveal the foundational inventions the field continues to build on.

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Diels-Alderase and use thereof2022Institute of Materia Medica, CAMS&PUMC0

Where research is gaining momentum

Research themes ranked by publication activity show where scientific interest is accelerating around this compound.

#Research topicPapers
1Aldose Reductase and Taurine5
2Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection1
3Pain Mechanisms and Treatments1
4Quinazolinone synthesis and applications1
5Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic Compounds1

Who's driving the science

The most-published authors working with this compound, alongside their primary affiliations.

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Aruni BhatnagarUniversity of Louisville23
2D. DvornikPrinceton University12
3Akira HaraGifu Pharmaceutical University11
4Kota V. RamanaThe University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston11
5Satish K. SrivastavaThe University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston11
6Peter F. KadorNational Eye Institute10
7Sanjay SrivastavaUniversity of Louisville10
8David HicksPrinceton University8
9Jane MillenUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill8
10Janet SredyWomen's Health Research Institute8

Research leaders

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The literature that defines it

The most-cited papers anchoring the scientific record for this compound.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this compound's patent and research landscape, answered from the underlying data.

What is the molecular composition of Alderase?

Alderase has the molecular formula C16H14F3NO3S with a molecular weight of 357.3472. Its canonical chemical name is 2-[[6-methoxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)naphthalene-1-carbothioyl]-methylamino]acetic acid, and it is known by multiple synonyms including Lorestat, Alredase, and Zidapamide.

Which organization holds the most patents for Alderase?

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd holds the largest patent portfolio related to Alderase with 1201 patents, followed by Kissei Pharmaceutical Co Ltd with 168 patents.

What research topics are associated with Alderase studies?

The primary research topic associated with Alderase is Aldose Reductase and Taurine, which appears in 5 papers in the literature. Additional topics include Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection, Pain Mechanisms and Treatments, and Quinazolinone synthesis and applications.

Who are the leading academic researchers publishing on Alderase?

Aruni Bhatnagar from the University of Louisville is the most prolific author with 23 papers on this compound. Other prominent researchers include D. Dvornik from Princeton University with 12 papers, and Akira Hara from Gifu Pharmaceutical University, Kota V. Ramana from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, and Satish K. Srivastava from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, each with 11 papers.

What is the trend in patent and publication activity for Alderase in recent years?

Patent activity peaked in 2018 with 170 patents, followed by a general decline through 2025 with only 10 patents recorded. Recent paper publications show sporadic activity, with 2 papers in both 2021 and 2023. The overall portfolio includes 4774 patents and 248 papers, though only 198 patents and 2 papers were filed or published in the last 3 years.

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