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Deoxyfructo-serotonin

(3S,4R,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-1-[2-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethylamino]hexan-2-one · also: Desoxyfructo-serotonin · Desoxyfructosylserotonin · 1-desoxy-(5-hydroxytryptamino)-D-fructose · 1-Desoxy-1-(5-hydroxytryptamino)-D-fructose · 1-Deoxy-1-((2-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)amino)-D-fructose

FormulaC16H22N2O6
Mol. weight338.36
PubChem CID21120559
InChIKeyCKNYSJONUIBYCK-BZUAXINKSA-N
SMILESC1=CC2=C(C=C1O)C(=CN2)CCNCC(=O)[C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O)O)O
79Patents
22Research papers23 indexed in detail
22Patents - last 3 years
0Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1Imperial Brands PLC13
2Nestle SA10
3Massachusetts Institute of Technology2
4Bpifrance SA1
5Cedars-Sinai Health System1
6Fresenius SE and Co KGaA1
7State University System of Florida1
8University of California1
9University of Pittsburgh1

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1A61KMedicinal preparations36
2A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)32
3C07HSugars and derivatives20
4C07DHeterocyclic compounds18
5A24F16
6A61MDevices for introducing media into the body16
7Y02AClimate change adaptation16
8C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds11
9A24B10
10A01NPreservation of bodies; biocides; pest repellents9

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Representative patents

The filings that best characterise the patent activity around this compound, most-referenced first.

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
METHODS AND DEVICES FOR COMPOUND DELIVERY2014Imperial Brands PLC83
METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SMOKING URGE RELIEF2015Imperial Brands PLC56
Methods and devices for smoking urge relief2017Imperial Brands PLC19
Apparatus for aerosol production for the production of an aerosol condensate2014Imperial Brands PLC19
METHODS AND DEVICES FOR COMPOUND DELIVERY2015Imperial Brands PLC15

Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1L. MesterInstitut de Chimie des Substances Naturelles8
2Mester de Parajd L6
3Mester de Parajd M6
4N. H. AntiaFoundation for Medical Research4
5M. MesterInstitut de Chimie des Substances Naturelles3
6S Balakrishnan3
7László SzabadosInstitut de Chimie des Substances Naturelles3
8G Baquillon3
9P. R. MahadevanFoundation for Medical Research3
10E. J. AMBROSEInstitut de Chimie des Substances Naturelles3

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 Deoxyfructo-serotonin?

Deoxyfructo-serotonin has the molecular formula C16H22N2O6 and a molecular weight of 338.36 g/mol. Its canonical IUPAC name is (3S,4R,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-1-[2-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethylamino]hexan-2-one.

Which organizations hold the most patents for this compound?

Imperial Brands PLC holds the largest patent portfolio with 13 patents, followed by Nestle SA with 10 patents. Other patent holders include Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Bpifrance SA, Cedars-Sinai Health System, Fresenius SE and Co KGaA, State University System of Florida, University of California, and University of Pittsburgh.

What has been the recent trend in patent filings for Deoxyfructo-serotonin?

Patent activity has increased significantly in recent years. The compound saw 1 patent in 2016, rising to 15 patents in 2024, with 5 additional patents filed in 2025. The total patent count stands at 79, with 22 patents filed in the last 3 years.

What are the primary research topics associated with this compound?

Published research on this compound has focused on leprosy treatment, with papers titled on inhibition of DOPA incorporation in Mycobacterium leprae, the effect on lepromatous leprosy, and the action on intracellular bacilli and host response. Additional research has addressed advanced glycation end products and metabolism-related effects. A total of 22 papers have been identified in the literature.

Who are the leading authors publishing on this compound?

The most prolific author is L. Mester from Institut de Chimie des Substances Naturelles with 8 papers. Other significant contributors include Mester de Parajd L and Mester de Parajd M, each with 6 papers; N. H. Antia from Foundation for Medical Research with 4 papers; and M. Mester, S Balakrishnan, László Szabados, G Baquillon, P. R. Mahadevan, and E. J. AMBROSE, each with 3 papers.

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