Compounds

Doxorubicin

IUPAC
7-(4-amino-5-hydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxy-6,9,11-trihydroxy-9-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-4-methoxy-8,10-dihydro-7H-tetracene-5,12-dione
Formula
C27H29NO11
MW
543.525 g/mol
InChIKey
AOJJSUZBOXZQNB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1C(C(CC(O1)OC2CC(CC3=C2C(=C4C(=C3O)C(=O)C5=C(C4=O)C(=CC=C5)OC)O)(C(=O)CO)O)N)O
PubChem CID
1691

103,415 patents · 74,649 papers · 9,265 patents and 3,212 papers in the last 3 years.

Top assignees

  1. Genentech Inc (2,368 patents)
  2. Novartis AG (1,402 patents)
  3. Merck Sharp and Dohme LLC (1,272 patents)

Notable patents

  1. Cytotoxic agents comprising modified doxorubicins and daunorubicins and their therapeutic use (2003)
  2. Bis-anthracyclines with high activity against doxorubicin resistant tumors (1999)
  3. Derivatives of doxorubicine, their preparation and use (1981)

Notable papers

  1. Overexpression of a Transporter Gene in a Multidrug-Resistant Human Lung Cancer Cell Line (1992)
  2. Doxorubicin: an update on anticancer molecular action, toxicity and novel drug delivery systems (2012)
  3. Elucidation of a Universal Size-Control Mechanism in Drosophila and Mammals (2007)

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Top assignees

AssigneePatents
Genentech Inc2,368
Novartis AG1,402
Merck Sharp and Dohme LLC1,272
AstraZeneca AB1,265
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd1,105
Bristol Myers Squibb Co1,018
Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc896
University of Texas System758
University of California San Diego UCSD739
F Hoffmann La Roche AG707

Top authors

AuthorAffiliationPapers
Gabriel N. HortobágyiThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center87
Aman U. BuzdarThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center72
Jun WangUniversity of Science and Technology of China45
Andreas EngertUniversity Hospital Cologne43
Gianni BonadonnaFondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori38
Hagop M. KantarjianThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center33
Peng LiuLanzhou University36
Wei ZhangZhejiang University34
Herbert M. PinedoVrije Universiteit Amsterdam32
Li ZhangThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center31

Top patents

TitleYearAssigneeCitations
Cytotoxic agents comprising modified doxorubicins and daunorubicins and their therapeutic use2003Immunogen Inc505
Bis-anthracyclines with high activity against doxorubicin resistant tumors1999CHAIRES; JONATHAN B.98
Derivatives of doxorubicine, their preparation and use1981INSTITUT INTERNATIONAL DE PATHOLOGIE CELLULAIRE ET MOLECULAIRE74
Preparation of injectable doxorubicin/liposome suspension1990LIPOSOME TECHNOLOGY, INC.61
Liposome/doxorubicin composition and method1990Hadassah Medical Organization52

Top papers

TitleYearCitationsTopic
Overexpression of a Transporter Gene in a Multidrug-Resistant Human Lung Cancer Cell Line19923052DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry
Doxorubicin: an update on anticancer molecular action, toxicity and novel drug delivery systems20122432Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery
Elucidation of a Universal Size-Control Mechanism in Drosophila and Mammals20072429Wnt/β-catenin signaling in development and cancer
Evaluation of a soluble tetrazolium/formazan assay for cell growth and drug sensitivity in culture using human and other tumor cell lines.19882365Cancer therapeutics and mechanisms
Protein carbonyl groups as biomarkers of oxidative stress20032336Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity

Patent classifications

CodeAreaPatents
A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)77,591
A61KMedicinal preparations75,924
C07DHeterocyclic compounds26,181
C07KPeptides24,990
C12NMicroorganisms, enzymes11,597
G01NInvestigating / analysing materials9,975
Y02AClimate change adaptation5,515
C12QMeasuring/testing involving enzymes5,081
A61LSterilising / disinfecting materials4,106
C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds4,008

Research topics

TopicPapers
Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment103
Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery94
Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity and mitigation72
Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms55
Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology38
Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment34
Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments25
Breast Cancer Treatment Studies25
Cancer therapeutics and mechanisms18
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis18

Frequently asked questions

What is the molecular formula and weight of doxorubicin?

Doxorubicin has the molecular formula C27H29NO11 and a molecular weight of 543.525 g/mol. Its canonical IUPAC name is 7-(4-amino-5-hydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxy-6,9,11-trihydroxy-9-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-4-methoxy-8,10-dihydro-7H-tetracene-5,12-dione.

Which organizations hold the most patents related to doxorubicin?

The leading patent holders in the doxorubicin space are Genentech Inc with 2,368 patents, Novartis AG with 1,402 patents, and Merck Sharp and Dohme LLC with 1,272 patents. Other major assignees include AstraZeneca AB, Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, and Bristol Myers Squibb Co.

What are the primary research topics associated with doxorubicin in the literature?

The major research topics include Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment, Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery, Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity and mitigation, and Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms. Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment leads with 103 papers, followed by Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery with 94 papers.

What are the most highly cited papers on doxorubicin?

The highest-cited paper is 'Overexpression of a Transporter Gene in a Multidrug-Resistant Human Lung Cancer Cell Line' from 1992 with 3,052 citations. Another highly cited work is 'Doxorubicin: an update on anticancer molecular action, toxicity and novel drug delivery systems' from 2012 with 2,432 citations.

What are the key patent CPC classifications for doxorubicin technology?

The most prevalent CPC subclasses associated with doxorubicin patents are A61P (Pharmaceutical preparations, 77,591 patents) and A61K (Preparations for medical purposes, 75,924 patents). Other significant classifications include C07D (organic chemistry, 26,181 patents) and C07K (peptide chemistry, 24,990 patents).