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aplidin

(2S)-N-[(2R)-1-[[(3S,6S,8S,12S,13R,16S,17R,20S,23S)-13-[(2S)-butan-2-yl]-12-hydroxy-20-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-6,17,21-trimethyl-3-(2-methylpropyl)-2,5,7,10,15,19,22-heptaoxo-8-propan-2-yl-9,18-dioxa-1,4,14,21-tetrazabicyclo[21.3.0]hexacosan-16-yl]amino]-4-methyl-1-oxopentan-2-yl]-N-methyl-1-(2-oxopropanoyl)pyrrolidine-2-carboxamide · also: Aplidine, plitidepsin, plitidepsine, plitidepsium, plitidepsina, plitidepsinum

FormulaC57H87N7O15
Mol. weight1110.357
PubChem CID9812534
InChIKeyUUSZLLQJYRSZIS-LXNNNBEUSA-N
SMILESCC[C@H](C)[C@@H]1[C@H](CC(=O)O[C@H](C(=O)[C@@H](C(=O)N[C@H](C(=O)N2CCC[C@H]2C(=O)N([C@H](C(=O)O[C@@H]([C@@H](C(=O)N1)NC(=O)[C@@H](CC(C)C)N(C)C(=O)[C@@H]3CCCN3C(=O)C(=O)C)C)CC4=CC=C(C=C4)OC)C)CC(C)C)C)C(C)C)O
12,577Patents
138Research papers
1,558Patents - last 3 years
7Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1Merck Patent GmbH1,513
2Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC711
3Celgene Corp477
4Merck and Co Inc310
5Immunomedics Inc276
6Pharmamar SA275
7Pfizer Inc245
8Gilead Sciences Inc188
9Pfizer Corp SRL184
10Pharmacyclics LLC160

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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)11,218
2A61KMedicinal preparations9,240
3C07DHeterocyclic compounds6,767
4C07KPeptides2,751
5C12NMicroorganisms, enzymes915
6Y02AClimate change adaptation874
7G01NInvestigating / analysing materials722
8C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds662
9C07BGeneral methods of organic chemistry480
10C07FOrganometallic compounds462

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
APLIDINE FOR MULTIPLE MYELOMA TREATMENT2004Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc13
Synthetic methods for aplidine and new antitumoral derivatives, methods of making and using them2008Pharmamar SA12
Synthetic methods for aplidine and new antitumoral derivatives, methods of making and using them2010Pharmamar SA8
TREATMENT OF CANCERS BY APLIDINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A MYOPROTECTOR2003Pharmamar SA4
SYNTHETIC METHODS FOR APLIDINE AND NEW ANTITUMORAL DERIVATIVES, METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEM2003Pharmamar SA4

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Melanoma and MAPK Pathways1

Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1José JimenoPharmaMar (Spain)27
2Glynn FairclothPharmaMar (Spain)12
3José A. López-MartínPharmaMar (Spain)12
4Alejandro LosadaPharmaMar (Spain)10
5Pablo AvilésPharmaMar (Spain)10
6Alberto MúñozUniversidad Autónoma de Madrid9
7Jos H. BeijnenUtrecht University7
8Maurizio D’IncalciMario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research7
9Carlos M. GalmariniPharmaMar (Spain)5
10Carmen CuevasPharmaMar (Spain)5

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 formula and weight of aplidine?

Aplidine has the molecular formula C57H87N7O15 and a molecular weight of 1110.357 g/mol.

Which organizations hold the most patents related to aplidine?

Merck Patent GmbH holds the largest patent portfolio with 1513 patents, followed by Merck Sharp and Dohme LLC with 711 patents. Pharmamar SA, a key developer of aplidine, holds 275 patents in this space.

What are the main research topics associated with aplidine?

Aplidine has been studied across several key areas. Recent research has focused on its efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 through targeting the host protein eEF1A. Earlier work examined its mechanisms including apoptosis induction via glutathione depletion and MAPK activation, inhibition of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) secretion in leukemia cells, and its effects on cytoskeleton-mediated death receptor signaling in cancer chemotherapy.

Who are the leading researchers publishing on aplidine?

José Jimeno from PharmaMar (Spain) is the most prolific author with 27 papers, followed by Glynn Faircloth and José A. López-Martín, each with 12 papers. Other key researchers include Alejandro Losada and Pablo Avilés from PharmaMar (Spain), each with 10 papers.

What synthetic methods patents have been issued for aplidine?

Pharmamar SA obtained multiple patents on synthetic methods for aplidine and new antitumoral derivatives. These include US-7348310-B2 (2008) with 12 citations and US-7678765-B2 (2010) with 8 citations, both covering methods of making and using aplidine derivatives.

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