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Pregnane

(8S,9S,10S,13R,14S,17S)-17-ethyl-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene · also: Pregnane skeleton

FormulaC21H36
Mol. weight288.519
PubChem CID6857422
InChIKeyJWMFYGXQPXQEEM-WZBAXQLOSA-N
SMILESCC[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2CCC4[C@@]3(CCCC4)C)C
6,874Patents
1,645Research papers
487Patents - last 3 years
0Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1Symrise AG344
2Human Genome Sciences Inc252
3Coca Cola Co236
4Bayer Pharma AG159
5Novartis AG134
6Pharmacia and Upjohn Co88
7Merck and Co Inc76
8Cormatrix Cardiovascular Inc72
9Hoffmann La Roche Inc69
10F Hoffmann La Roche AG67

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1A61KMedicinal preparations3,054
2A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)2,877
3C07J2,460
4C12NMicroorganisms, enzymes741
5C07KPeptides638
6C07DHeterocyclic compounds565
7A61QCosmetics, personal care529
8G01NInvestigating / analysing materials418
9A23LFoods and beverages (general)415
10C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds320

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
3,3 DISUBSTITUTED 19-NOR PREGNANE COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS, AND USES THEREOF2013Sage Therapeutics Inc172
Neuroactive steroids of the androstane and pregnane series1999Purdue Pharma LP170
Method, compositions, and compounds for allosteric modulation of the gaba receptor by members of the androstane and pregnane series1999Cocensys Inc162
Methods, compositions, and compounds for allosteric modulation of the GABA receptor by members of the androstane and pregnane series1993University of Southern California USC160
Methods for allosteric modulation of the GABA receptor by members of the androstane and pregnane series2001Cocensys Inc108

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Pharmacogenetics and Drug Metabolism18
2Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms4
3Computational Drug Discovery Methods2
4Vitamin D Research Studies2
5Vitamin K Research Studies2
6Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis1
7Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment1
8Estrogen and related hormone effects1
9Fibroblast Growth Factor Research1
10Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics1

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Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Curtis D. KlaassenUniversity of Kansas Medical Center23
2Jean‐Marc PascussiInserm22
3Masahiko NegishiNational Institute of Environmental Health Sciences21
4Wen XieUniversity of Pittsburgh21
5Frank J. GonzalezNational Cancer Institute14
6Matthew R. RedinboUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill14
7Sean EkinsUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore13
8Patrick MaurelInserm12
9Erin G. SchuetzSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital11
10Steven A. KliewerResearch Triangle Park Foundation11

Research leaders

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The literature that defines it

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

TitleYearCited byTopic
Nuclear Receptors and Lipid Physiology: Opening the X-Files20012076Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors
Vitamin D Receptor As an Intestinal Bile Acid Sensor20021155Vitamin D Research Studies
Neurosteroids: endogenous regulators of the GABAA receptor20051146Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
Hormone Therapy and Venous Thromboembolism Among Postmenopausal Women2007841Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
The Human Nuclear Xenobiotic Receptor PXR: Structural Determinants of Directed Promiscuity2001755Pharmacogenetics and Drug Metabolism

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this compound's patent and research landscape, answered from the underlying data.

What is the molecular composition of Pregnane?

Pregnane has the molecular formula C21H36 with a molecular weight of 288.519. Its IUPAC name is (8S,9S,10S,13R,14S,17S)-17-ethyl-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene, and it is also known by the synonym Pregnane skeleton.

Which companies hold the most patents related to Pregnane?

The leading patent assignees for Pregnane-related compounds are Symrise AG with 344 patents, Human Genome Sciences Inc with 252 patents, and Coca Cola Co with 236 patents. Other significant holders include Bayer Pharma AG with 159 patents and Novartis AG with 134 patents.

What are the primary research areas in published literature on Pregnane?

The dominant research topic is Pharmacogenetics and Drug Metabolism with 18 papers. Other notable areas include Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms with 4 papers and Computational Drug Discovery Methods with 2 papers. Key highly-cited works address nuclear receptor function, neurosteroid activity, and xenobiotic metabolism.

What are the most highly-cited academic papers on Pregnane-related research?

The most highly-cited paper is Nuclear Receptors and Lipid Physiology: Opening the X-Files from 2001 with 2076 citations. Other landmark publications include Vitamin D Receptor As an Intestinal Bile Acid Sensor (1155 citations), Neurosteroids: endogenous regulators of the GABAA receptor (1146 citations), and The Human Nuclear Xenobiotic Receptor PXR: Structural Determinants of Directed Promiscuity (755 citations).

What is the distribution of Pregnane-related patents by CPC classification?

The largest share of Pregnane-related patents falls under CPC subclass A61K (preparations for medical purposes) with 3054 patents, followed by A61P (specific therapeutic activity of chemical compounds) with 2877 patents, and C07J (compounds with a hydrogen-less carbon skeleton) with 2460 patents. Other significant classifications include C12N (microorganisms or enzymes) with 741 patents and C07K (organic compounds with peptide bonds) with 638 patents.

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