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6-diazo-5-oxo-L-norleucine

(2S)-2-amino-6-diazo-5-oxohexanoic acid · also: diazooxonorleucine · DON (pharmaceutical) · H-6-Diazo-5-oxo-Nle-OH · L-Nle(6-Diazo-5-oxo)-OH · L-6-Diazo-5-oxonorleucine · 6 Diazo 5 oxo L norleucine

FormulaC6H9N3O3
Mol. weight171.156
PubChem CID9087
InChIKeyYCWQAMGASJSUIP-YFKPBYRVSA-N
SMILESC(CC(=O)C=[N+]=[N-])[C@@H](C(=O)O)N
22,482Patents
403Research papers
3,540Patents - last 3 years
19Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1Roche Holding AG4,639
2The University of Texas System739
3Gilead Sciences Inc496
4Pfizer Inc492
5Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale424
6AbbVie Inc329
7Amgen Inc324
8Merck and Co Inc286
9AstraZeneca PLC282
10Toray Industries Inc265

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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)19,633
2A61KMedicinal preparations19,255
3C07KPeptides12,996
4C07DHeterocyclic compounds5,128
5C12NMicroorganisms, enzymes4,377
6G01NInvestigating / analysing materials3,823
7C12QMeasuring/testing involving enzymes1,866
8Y02AClimate change adaptation1,864
9C12YEnzyme nomenclature (EC numbers)786
10C07FOrganometallic compounds659

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Representative patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Application of 6-diazo-5-oxo-L-norleucine in preparation of medicine for preventing and treating psoriasis20213
METHODS FOR BIOANALYSIS OF 6-DIAZO-5-OXO-L-NORLEUCINE (DON) AND OTHER GLUTAMINE ANTAGONISTS2016Johns Hopkins University2
PRODRUGS OF 6-DIAZO-5-OXO-L-NORLEUCINE2022Czech Academy of Sciences1
NQO1 activated 6-diazo-5-oxo-L-norleucine prodrug and preparation method and application thereof20211
PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION CONTAINING 6-DIAZO-5-OXO-L-NORLEUCINE FOR TREATMENT OF INFLAMMATORY SKIN DISEASE20201

How research activity has moved

Papers published per year for this compound, over the last decade of indexed records.

YearPapers
20164
20176
20186
20198
20203
20219
20226
20238
20248
20253

Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Barbara S. SlusherJohns Hopkins University17
2Jonathan D. PowellJohns Hopkins University6
3Eva PrchalováJohns Hopkins University5
4Yoshimasa MorinoKumamoto University5
5Jesse AltJohns Hopkins University5
6David A. CooneyNational Cancer Institute5
7Joseph RobertsUniversity of South Carolina4
8Kakulavarapu V. Rama RaoUniversity of Miami4
9Philip NewsholmeUniversity College Dublin3
10Peter EkblomUniversity of Helsinki3

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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 6-diazo-5-oxo-L-norleucine?

6-diazo-5-oxo-L-norleucine has the molecular formula C6H9N3O3 and a molecular weight of 171.156. Its canonical IUPAC name is (2S)-2-amino-6-diazo-5-oxohexanoic acid.

Which organizations hold the most patents related to this compound?

Roche Holding AG leads with 4639 patents, followed by The University of Texas System with 739 patents, Gilead Sciences Inc with 496 patents, and Pfizer Inc with 492 patents.

What patent applications address prodrug formulations of this compound?

WO-2022232565-A1 titled "PRODRUGS OF 6-DIAZO-5-OXO-L-NORLEUCINE" was filed in 2022 by Czech Academy of Sciences. Additionally, CN-113461563-A describes an NQO1 activated 6-diazo-5-oxo-L-norleucine prodrug from 2021.

Who are the most prolific authors publishing on this compound, and where do they work?

Barbara S. Slusher from Johns Hopkins University is the leading author with 17 papers. Other frequent contributors include Jonathan D. Powell and Eva Prchalová, both from Johns Hopkins University, and David A. Cooney from the National Cancer Institute.

What is the patent trend for this compound in recent years?

Patent filings related to this compound have grown substantially, increasing from 1198 in 2016 to 1829 in 2023, representing a significant increase in research interest. The most recent complete year shows 1723 patents in 2024, with 1030 filings recorded for 2025 to date.

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