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Imexon

4-amino-1,3-diazabicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-en-2-one · also: Imexonum · Amplimexon · Amplimexon (proposed trade name) · 4-Imino-1,3-diazabicyclo(3.1.0)hexan-2-one · 4-imino-1,3-diazabicyclo(3,1,0)-hexan-2-one · 4-Amino-1,3-diazabicyclo(3.1.0)hex-3-en-2-one

FormulaC4H5N3O
Mol. weight111.104
PubChem CID68791
InChIKeyBIXBBIPTYBJTRY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESC1C2N1C(=O)N=C2N
1,352Patents
65Research papers
298Patents - last 3 years
3Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1Amgen Inc144
2Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc111
3Revolution Medicines Inc104
4University of Michigan (System)63
5Kura Oncology Inc52
6Merck and Co Inc46
7Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd45
8Roche Holding AG41
9Sony Group Corp30
10Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd27

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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)1,207
2A61KMedicinal preparations1,082
3C07DHeterocyclic compounds893
4C07KPeptides259
5C07BGeneral methods of organic chemistry160
6C07FOrganometallic compounds138
7Y02AClimate change adaptation120
8G01NInvestigating / analysing materials83
9C12NMicroorganisms, enzymes80
10C12QMeasuring/testing involving enzymes56

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Representative patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
4-Imino-1,3-diazabicyclo-(3.1.0)-hexan-2-one as a cancerostat and immuno-stimulant1978Roche Holding AG14
Use of imexon as an immune suppressive and pharmaceutical compositions containing imexon1994Roche Holding AG7
Use of imexone as an immunosuppressive agent1990Roche Holding AG2
Use of imexon as immunosuppressant19902
PROCESS FOR PRODUCING IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING IMEXON19900

How research activity has moved

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

YearPapers
20171
20194
20202
20211
20221
20233

Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Robert T. DorrUniversity of Arizona20
2Betty K. SamulitisUniversity of Arizona9
3Evan M. HershUniversity of Arizona9
4Terry H. LandowskiUniversity of Arizona9
5Anton SimeonovNational Center for Advancing Translational Sciences5
6Kevin M. OkleberryUtah State University4
7Claire M. PayneUniversity of Arizona4
8John D. MorreyUtah State University4
9Margaret E. TomeUniversity of Arizona4
10Ajit JadhavNational Center for Advancing Translational Sciences4

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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 Imexon?

Imexon has the molecular formula C4H5N3O with a molecular weight of 111.104. Its canonical chemical name is 4-amino-1,3-diazabicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-en-2-one.

Which organizations hold the most patents for Imexon?

The leading patent assignees for Imexon are Amgen Inc with 144 patents, Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc with 111 patents, and Revolution Medicines Inc with 104 patents. Other significant assignees include University of Michigan (System), Kura Oncology Inc, and Merck and Co Inc.

What are the key research topics associated with Imexon in published literature?

Published research on Imexon focuses on several topics including induction of mitochondrial changes in myeloma cells, induction of oxidative stress and apoptosis in myeloma cells, and caspase-8-dependent apoptosis mechanisms. Clinical work includes Phase I trials in patients with advanced malignancy.

How has patent activity for Imexon evolved over recent years?

Patent activity for Imexon has grown substantially, rising from 64 patents in 2016 to a peak of 143 patents in 2022, with 130 patents filed in both 2023 and 2024. The last three years (2023-2025) account for 256 patents of the total 1,352 patents in the dataset.

What are the primary CPC patent classifications for Imexon-related inventions?

The most frequent CPC subclass designations are A61P (1,207 patents) covering pharmaceutical preparations, followed by A61K (1,082 patents) for medical preparations, and C07D (893 patents) covering organic chemistry heterocyclic compounds. These three classifications account for the majority of patent filings.

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