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Oxytocin

1-[19-amino-7-(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)-10-(3-amino-3-oxopropyl)-13-butan-2-yl-16-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-6,9,12,15,18-pentaoxo-1,2-dithia-5,8,11,14,17-pentazacycloicosane-4-carbonyl]-N-[1-[(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)amino]-4-methyl-1-oxopentan-2-yl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxamide · also: Pitocin, Oxoject, Oxystin, Piton S, Utedrin, Oxtocin

FormulaC43H66N12O12S2
Mol. weight1007.193
PubChem CID5771
InChIKeyXNOPRXBHLZRZKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCC(C)C1C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(CSSCC(C(=O)NC(C(=O)N1)CC2=CC=C(C=C2)O)N)C(=O)N3CCCC3C(=O)NC(CC(C)C)C(=O)NCC(=O)N)CC(=O)N)CCC(=O)N
47,533Patents
22,585Research papers
3,998Patents - last 3 years
1,055Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1Alza Corp928
2Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd633
3Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc395
4Emisphere Technologies Inc280
5Ferring BV279
6University of California San Diego UCSD267
7Pharmacia and Upjohn Co261
8Massachusetts Institute of Technology252
9Leland Stanford Junior University245
10Novo Nordisk AS243

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1A61KMedicinal preparations27,319
2A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)22,079
3C07KPeptides9,616
4C12NMicroorganisms, enzymes7,136
5C07DHeterocyclic compounds5,895
6G01NInvestigating / analysing materials4,555
7A61MDevices for introducing media into the body3,854
8Y02AClimate change adaptation2,881
9C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds2,235
10A61B1,837

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Tocolytic oxytocin receptor antagonists1995Merck and Co Inc134
Closed-loop system for infusing oxytocin1996PAGER; DAVID131
Tocolytic oxytocin receptor antagonists1998Merck and Co Inc112
1,6 - SUBSTITUTED (3R,6R) -3- (2,3-DIHYDRO-1H-INDEN-2-YL)-2,5-PIPERAZINEDIONE DERIVATIVES AS OXYTOCIN RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PRE-TERM LABOUR, DYSMENORRHEA AND ENDOMETRIOSIS2006Glaxo Group Ltd81
Carbostyril oxytocin receptor antagonists1994Merck and Co Inc79

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior217
2Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions48
3Reproductive Physiology in Livestock28
4Maternal and fetal healthcare23
5Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis9
6Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy6
7Electrolyte and hormonal disorders6
8Pregnancy-related medical research6
9Birth, Development, and Health5
10Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies5

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Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Gareth LengUniversity of Edinburgh97
2Inga D. NeumannUniversity of Regensburg91
3C. Sue CarterIndiana University Bloomington86
4Kerstin Uvnäs‐MobergKarolinska Institutet70
5Larry J. YoungEmory University69
6Vincent du VigneaudCornell University58
7Janet A. AmicoUniversity of Pittsburgh57
8Roderich WalterCity University of New York57
9Anna‐Riitta FuchsCornell University53
10Keith M. KendrickUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of China52

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The literature that defines it

The most-cited papers anchoring the scientific record for this compound.

TitleYearCited byTopic
Oxytocin increases trust in humans20053672Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
The Oxytocin Receptor System: Structure, Function, and Regulation20013075Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones
Rapid analysis of amino acids using pre-column derivatization19842512Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography
Mechanisms of action of transmitters and other substances on smooth muscle.19792192Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds
Social support and oxytocin interact to suppress cortisol and subjective responses to psychosocial stress20032084Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

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 oxytocin?

Oxytocin has the molecular formula C43H66N12O12S2 and a molecular weight of 1007.193 Da.

Which organizations hold the most patents related to oxytocin?

Alza Corp leads with 928 patents, followed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd with 633 patents, and Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc with 395 patents.

What are the major research topics covered in oxytocin literature?

The primary research topic is neuroendocrine regulation and behavior with 191 papers, followed by maternal and perinatal health interventions with 48 papers, and reproductive physiology in livestock with 28 papers.

Who are the most prolific authors publishing on oxytocin?

Gareth Leng from the University of Edinburgh leads with 97 papers, followed by C. Sue Carter from Indiana University Bloomington with 90 papers, and Inga D. Neumann from the University of Regensburg with 89 papers.

What are the most frequently cited highly-impactful papers on oxytocin?

A 2005 paper titled 'Oxytocin increases trust in humans' has received 3672 citations. A 2001 paper on 'The Oxytocin Receptor System: Structure, Function, and Regulation' has 3075 citations.

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