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Cord factor

[(2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-[2-[1-hydroxy-12-(2-octadecylcyclopropyl)dodecyl]hexacosanoyloxymethyl]oxan-2-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]methyl 2-[1-hydroxy-12-(2-octadecylcyclopropyl)dodecyl]hexacosanoate · also: Cord Factors, Trehalose Dimycolates

FormulaC130H250O15
Mol. weight2053.415
PubChem CID131750187
InChIKeyDNTVYCRMHZDZGU-MJSODCSWSA-N
SMILESCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(C(CCCCCCCCCCCC1CC1CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)O)C(=O)OC[C@@H]2[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@H](O2)O[C@@H]3[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O3)COC(=O)C(CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)C(CCCCCCCCCCCC4CC4CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)O)O)O)O)O)O)O
114Patents
505Research papers
27Patents - last 3 years
14Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1Adcock Ingram Ltd3
2Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology3
3Melbourne Institute of Technology2
4Academia Sinica1
5Access to Advanced Health Institute1
6Albert Einstein College of Medicine1
7Bekaert NV SA1
8Colorado State University Research Foundation1
9Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas1
10Ford Motor Co1

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1G01NInvestigating / analysing materials47
2A61KMedicinal preparations46
3A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)30
4C07HSugars and derivatives30
5C12NMicroorganisms, enzymes18
6C07KPeptides14
7C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds12
8C09KMaterials for misc. applications12
9Y02AClimate change adaptation10
10C07DHeterocyclic compounds9

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
PSEUDO-AMIDE CORD FACTORS IN THE SERODIAGNOSIS OF TUBERCULOSIS IN ANIMALS1995INFLAZYME PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.0
Mirror amide cord factors and mirror thioester cord factors for diagnosis of tuberculosis1995INFLAZYME PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.0
Mirror amide cord factors and mirror thioester cord factors for diagnosis of tuberculosis1994INFLAZYME PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.0
MIRROR AMIDE CORD FACTORS AND MIRROR THIOESTHER CORD FACTORS FOR DIAGNOSIS OF TUBERCULOSIS1994INFLAZYME PHARMACEUTICALS INC.0

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Mycobacterium research and diagnosis3
2Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology3
3Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research1
4Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies1
5Design Education and Practice1
6Endometriosis Research and Treatment1
7Immune Cell Function and Interaction1
8Immune Response and Inflammation1
9Infant Nutrition and Health1
10Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis1

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Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Ikuya YanoOsaka City University35
2E. LedererInstitut de Chimie des Substances Naturelles17
3E YarkoniNational Cancer Institute13
4Jeffrey K. ActorThe University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston13
5Robert L. HunterThe University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston13
6Ichiro AzumaHokkaido University11
7G. LemaireUniversité Paris-Sud10
8Célio Lopes SilvaUniversidade de São Paulo9
9A. BekierkunstHebrew University of Jerusalem8
10Nagatoshi FujiwaraOsaka City University8

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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 Cord factor?

Cord factor has the molecular formula C130H250O15 and a molecular weight of 2053.415 g/mol. It is also known by the systematic name trehalose dimycolate.

Which organizations have patented inventions related to Cord factor?

Multiple organizations hold patents on Cord factor-related technologies. Leading assignees include Adcock Ingram Ltd with 3 patents, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology with 3 patents, and Melbourne Institute of Technology with 2 patents. Other patent holders include Academia Sinica, Access to Advanced Health Institute, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bekaert NV SA, Colorado State University Research Foundation, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas CSIC, and Ford Motor Co, each with 1 patent.

What are the main research topics associated with Cord factor publications?

The primary research focus for Cord factor is Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology, which accounts for the majority of relevant papers. Additional topics include Mycobacterium research and diagnosis, T-cell and B-cell Immunology, and Immune Response and Inflammation.

Which researchers have contributed the most publications on Cord factor?

The most prolific authors on Cord factor research are Ikuya Yano from Osaka City University with 35 papers, E. Lederer from Institut de Chimie des Substances Naturelles with 17 papers, E Yarkoni from National Cancer Institute with 13 papers, and Jeffrey K. Actor and Robert L. Hunter, both from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, each with 13 papers.

What patent classification areas are most relevant to Cord factor inventions?

Cord factor patents span multiple classification areas. The most common are G01N (diagnostic instruments) with 47 patents, A61K (medical preparations) with 46 patents, A61P (pharmaceutical activity) with 30 patents, and C07H (organic compounds containing carbon and hydrogen) with 30 patents. Other significant areas include C12N (biotechnology), C07K (organic compounds containing amino groups), and C07C (hydrocarbons and derivatives).

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