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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, Norleucine, 6-diazo-5-oxo-

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
3,702Patents - 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
1Genentech Inc3,458
2F Hoffmann La Roche AG1,521
3The University of Texas System738
4Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale414
5The University of Texas at Austin339
6Gilead Sciences Inc303
7Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC253
8MedImmune Ltd239
9Toray Industries Inc222
10Mereo Biopharma 5 Inc202

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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)19,627
2A61KMedicinal preparations19,242
3C07KPeptides12,994
4C07DHeterocyclic compounds5,127
5C12NMicroorganisms, enzymes4,374
6G01NInvestigating / analysing materials3,823
7C12QMeasuring/testing involving enzymes1,866
8Y02AClimate change adaptation1,864
9C12YEnzyme nomenclature (EC numbers)786
10C07FOrganometallic compounds657

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Application of 6-diazo-5-oxo-L-norleucine in preparation of medicine for preventing and treating psoriasis2021SHENZHEN FUTIAN HOSPITAL FOR RHEUMATIC DISEASES3
METHODS FOR BIOANALYSIS OF 6-DIAZO-5-OXO-L-NORLEUCINE (DON) AND OTHER GLUTAMINE ANTAGONISTS2016Johns Hopkins University2
PRODRUGS OF 6-DIAZO-5-OXO-L-NORLEUCINE2022Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry1
NQO1 activated 6-diazo-5-oxo-L-norleucine prodrug and preparation method and application thereof2021CHINA PHARMACEUTICAL UNIVERSITY1
PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION CONTAINING 6-DIAZO-5-OXO-L-NORLEUCINE FOR TREATMENT OF INFLAMMATORY SKIN DISEASE2020KIM, MIN JUNG1

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Biochemical and Molecular Research2
2Amino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism1
3Cancer therapeutics and mechanisms1
4Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism1
5Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology1
6Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Studies1
7Corneal Surgery and Treatments1
8Enzyme function and inhibition1
9Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects1
10Pancreatic function and diabetes1

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Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Barbara S. SlusherJohns Hopkins University17
2David A. CooneyNational Cancer Institute6
3D. M. KochharUniversity of Virginia5
4Eva PrchalováJohns Hopkins University5
5H ZalkinPurdue University West Lafayette5
6Jesse AltJohns Hopkins University5
7Bengt LångströmUppsala University Hospital4
8Camilo RojasJohns Hopkins University4
9Joseph RobertsUniversity of South Carolina4
10Ajit G. ThomasJohns Hopkins University3

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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 g/mol. Its canonical IUPAC name is (2S)-2-amino-6-diazo-5-oxohexanoic acid.

Which organizations hold the most patents related to this compound?

Genentech Inc holds the largest patent portfolio with 3,458 patents, followed by F Hoffmann La Roche AG with 1,521 patents. The University of Texas System is the third-largest holder with 738 patents.

What research topics are most prominently associated with 6-diazo-5-oxo-L-norleucine?

The compound is associated with multiple research topics including Biochemical and Molecular Research, Amino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism, Cancer therapeutics and mechanisms, and Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism. Clinical applications relating to nutrition, gastroenterology, and skin disease treatment are also documented.

Who are the most prolific authors publishing on this compound?

Barbara S. Slusher from Johns Hopkins University has published the most papers on this compound with 17 publications. David A. Cooney from the National Cancer Institute has 6 papers, while D. M. Kochhar from the University of Virginia, Eva Prchalová from Johns Hopkins University, and H Zalkin from Purdue University West Lafayette each have 5 papers.

What are the primary patent classification areas for research on this compound?

The leading CPC patent subclasses are A61P (pharmaceutical preparations) with 19,627 patents, A61K (organic active ingredients for medicinal compounds) with 19,242 patents, and C07K (peptides and proteins) with 12,994 patents. These classifications reflect the compound's pharmaceutical and biochemical research focus.

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