Who owns the IP
The organizations most actively patenting around this compound, ranked by referenced patent volume.
| # | Assignee | Patents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apollo Endosurgery Inc | 48 |
| 2 | Opna Bio SA | 20 |
| 3 | Allergan Inc | 19 |
| 4 | Amorepacific Corp | 6 |
| 5 | Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc | 5 |
| 6 | Symrise AG | 4 |
| 7 | University of California, San Diego | 4 |
| 8 | Corning Inc | 3 |
| 9 | Lpath Therapeutics Inc | 3 |
| 10 | Yissum Research Development Co of Hebrew University of Jerusalem | 3 |
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Visit CyprisWhere innovation is concentrated
Patent classifications ranked by volume reveal the technical domains with the most active filing.
| # | Code | Area | Patents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A61K | Medicinal preparations | 139 |
| 2 | A61P | Therapeutic activity (drug indications) | 124 |
| 3 | C07K | Peptides | 60 |
| 4 | G01N | Investigating / analysing materials | 47 |
| 5 | C07D | Heterocyclic compounds | 44 |
| 6 | C12N | Microorganisms, enzymes | 27 |
| 7 | C07F | Organometallic compounds | 23 |
| 8 | C12Q | Measuring/testing involving enzymes | 15 |
| 9 | A61Q | Cosmetics, personal care | 14 |
| 10 | C07C | Acyclic and carbocyclic compounds | 13 |
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See Cypris in actionMost-cited patents
Patents ranked by forward citations reveal the foundational inventions the field continues to build on.
| Title | Year | Assignee | Cited by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application of sphingosylphosphorylcholine (SPC) in preparation of medicine for promoting endogenesis heart stem cells to be differentiated into heart lineage cells | 2015 | SHANDONG UNIVERSITY | 5 |
| Application of sphingosylphosphorylcholine in preparing anti-breast cancer drugs | 2016 | SHANDONG UNIVERSITY | 1 |
| Use of sphingosylphosphorylcholine antagonist for restoring the expression of antimicrobial peptides | 2009 | Amorepacific Corp | 1 |
Where research is gaining momentum
Research themes ranked by publication activity show where scientific interest is accelerating around this compound.
| # | Research topic | Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lysosomal Storage Disorders Research | 2 |
| 2 | Sphingolipid Metabolism and Signaling | 2 |
| 3 | Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior | 1 |
| 4 | Mass Spectrometry Techniques and Applications | 1 |
| 5 | Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds | 1 |
| 6 | Protein Kinase Regulation and GTPase Signaling | 1 |
Technology trend analysis
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See Cypris in actionWho's driving the science
The most-published authors working with this compound, alongside their primary affiliations.
| # | Author | Affiliation | Papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jing Zhao | Shandong University | 11 |
| 2 | Dagmar Meyer zu Heringdorf | Essen University Hospital | 10 |
| 3 | Hiroko Kishi | Yamaguchi University | 8 |
| 4 | Jae Ho Kim | Pusan National University | 8 |
| 5 | Eun Su Jeon | Pusan National University | 7 |
| 6 | Kid Törnquist | Minerva Foundation | 7 |
| 7 | Fumikazu Okajima | Gunma University | 6 |
| 8 | Genji Imokawa | Kao Corporation (Japan) | 6 |
| 9 | Ki‐Beom Suhr | Chungnam National University | 6 |
| 10 | Chang Hoon Lee | Dongguk University | 5 |
Research leaders
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See Cypris in actionThe literature that defines it
The most-cited papers anchoring the scientific record for this compound.
| Title | Year | Cited by | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sphingosylphosphorylcholine is a ligand for ovarian cancer G-protein-coupled receptor 1 | 2000 | 290 | Protein Kinase Regulation and GTPase Signaling |
| Diagnostic tests for Niemann-Pick disease type C (NP-C): A critical review | 2016 | 145 | Lysosomal Storage Disorders Research |
| A novel membrane receptor with high affinity for lysosphingomyelin and sphingosine 1‐phosphate in atrial myocytes. | 1996 | 127 | Cellular transport and secretion |
| Olipudase alfa for treatment of acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD): safety and efficacy in adults treated for 30 months | 2018 | 122 | Lysosomal Storage Disorders Research |
| Identification of key lipids critical for platelet activation by comprehensive analysis of the platelet lipidome | 2018 | 109 | Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors |
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this compound's patent and research landscape, answered from the underlying data.
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