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Beta-Glucan

(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(2R,4R,5R,6S)-4,5-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[(2R,4R,5R,6S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol · also: Epiglucan, beta-Glucans, beta-D-Glucan, beta-Glucosylglucan, b-D-glucan-from oat, beta-D-Glucan from barley

FormulaC18H32O16
Mol. weight504.438
PubChem CID439262
InChIKeyFYGDTMLNYKFZSV-URKRLVJHSA-N
SMILESC([C@@H]1[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H](O1)OC2[C@H](O[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]2O)O)OC3[C@H](O[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]3O)O)O)CO)CO)O)O)O)O
36,249Patents
5,663Research papers
3,239Patents - last 3 years
690Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH678
2Intercontinental Great Brands LLC372
3Procter and Gamble Co312
4Nestec SA301
5Societe des Produits Nestle SA262
6Henkel AG and Co KGaA242
7Novozymes AS208
8Cargill Inc206
9Amorepacific Corp170
10Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc146

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1A61KMedicinal preparations17,144
2A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)10,983
3A23LFoods and beverages (general)7,699
4A61QCosmetics, personal care7,484
5A23VFoods, foodstuffs - indexing scheme5,844
6C12NMicroorganisms, enzymes5,676
7C07KPeptides3,089
8Y02AClimate change adaptation2,208
9C12YEnzyme nomenclature (EC numbers)2,058
10A23KAnimal feeds1,918

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Method for obtaining a high beta-glucan barley fraction2000Ardent Mills LLC69
Production of beta-glucan, bran, protein, oil and maltose syrup from waxy barley1989Barco Inc67
NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING CEREAL BETA-GLUCAN AND SALACIA EXTRACT2012Abbott Laboratories46
METHODS OF USING BETA GLUCAN AS A RADIOPROTECTIVE AGENT2004BIOPOLYMER ENGINEERING, INC.44
Beta-glucan1988Hayashibara Seibutsu Kagaku Kenkyujo KK40

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Antifungal resistance and susceptibility25
2Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls25
3Food composition and properties20
4Fungal Biology and Applications13
5Invertebrate Immune Response Mechanisms8
6Aquaculture disease management and microbiota6
7Biofuel production and bioconversion6
8Enzyme Production and Characterization5
9Immune cells in cancer4
10Immune responses and vaccinations4

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Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Naohito OhnoTokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences147
2Yoshiyuki AdachiTokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences107
3Toshiro YadomaeTokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences63
4David L. WilliamsEast Tennessee State University34
5Malcolm FinkelmanCape Cod Hospital34
6Kenichi IshibashiTokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences33
7Mihai G. NeteaRadboud University Nijmegen32
8Noriko N. MiuraTokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences25
9Jianfa ZhangNanjing University of Science and Technology24
10Václav VětvičkaUniversity of Louisville20

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 Beta-Glucan?

Beta-Glucan has a molecular formula of C18H32O16 and a molecular weight of 504.438 g/mol.

Which companies hold the most patents related to Beta-Glucan?

The leading patent assignees for Beta-Glucan-related inventions are Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH with 678 patents, Intercontinental Great Brands LLC with 372 patents, and Procter and Gamble Co with 312 patents.

What are the primary research topics associated with Beta-Glucan?

The primary research topics associated with Beta-Glucan include Antifungal resistance and susceptibility, Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls, and Food composition and properties.

Who are the most prolific authors publishing on Beta-Glucan?

The most prolific authors in Beta-Glucan research are Naohito Ohno from Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences with 147 papers, Yoshiyuki Adachi also from Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences with 107 papers, and Toshiro Yadomae from the same institution with 63 papers.

What patent classifications are most common for Beta-Glucan inventions?

The most frequently used CPC patent classifications for Beta-Glucan are A61K with 17,144 patents, A61P with 10,983 patents, and A23L with 7,699 patents, reflecting applications in pharmaceuticals and food.

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