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Uridine Diphosphate

[(2R,3S,4R,5R)-5-(2,4-dioxopyrimidin-1-yl)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]methyl phosphono hydrogen phosphate · also: Diphosphate, Uridine, Uridine Pyrophosphate, Pyrophosphate, Uridine, Uridine 5'-diphosphate, uridine-5'-diphosphate, Uridine 5'-pyrophosphate

FormulaC9H14N2O12P2
Mol. weight404.1605
PubChem CID6031
InChIKeyXCCTYIAWTASOJW-XVFCMESISA-N
SMILESC1=CN(C(=O)NC1=O)[C@H]2[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O2)COP(=O)(O)OP(=O)(O)O)O)O
68,722Patents
1,508Research papers
37,023Patents - last 3 years
173Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1Huawei Technologies Co Ltd3,172
2Intel Corp1,060
3Everpure Inc707
4Samsung Electronics Co Ltd697
5Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson AB665
6JPMorgan Chase Bank NA575
7Apple Inc567
8Amazon Technologies Inc516
9Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC492
10China Mobile Communications Group Co Ltd464

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1H04L28,272
2G06F13,759
3H04W11,553
4A61KMedicinal preparations6,165
5A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)5,780
6C12NMicroorganisms, enzymes4,999
7Y02D4,422
8H04N4,145
9G06Q3,537
10G06N3,251

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Method of treating lung diseases with uridine 5'-diphosphate and analogs thereof2000Inspire Pharmaceuticals Inc59
Uridine 5'-diphosphate and analogs useful for treating lung diseases2000Inspire Pharmaceuticals Inc58
Method of treating lung diseases with uridine 5′-diphosphate and analogs thereof2002Inspire Pharmaceuticals Inc32
URIDINE DIPHOSPHATE DERIVATIVES, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS2013DONG, Jinghui26
URIDINE DIPHOSPHATE DERIVATIVES, PRODRUGS, COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF2014HAYDON, PHILIP, G.15

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Adenosine and Purinergic Signaling7
2Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research6
3Diet, Metabolism, and Disease3
4Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques2
5Biochemical and Molecular Research2
6Carbohydrate Chemistry and Synthesis2
7Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications1
8Amino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism1
9Antifungal resistance and susceptibility1
10Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus1

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Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Barbara ImperialiMassachusetts Institute of Technology10
2Bernard RobayeUniversité Libre de Bruxelles8
3Bilha FischerBar-Ilan University6
4Bing DuEast China Normal University6
5David ErlingeLund University6
6Eduardo R. LazarowskiUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill6
7Kenneth A. JacobsonNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases6
8André TerzicMayo Clinic5
9D.A.R. SandersUniversity of Saskatchewan5
10William PendergastInspire Institute5

Research leaders

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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 Uridine Diphosphate?

Uridine Diphosphate has the molecular formula C9H14N2O12P2 and a molecular weight of 404.1605 g/mol. Its canonical IUPAC name is [(2R,3S,4R,5R)-5-(2,4-dioxopyrimidin-1-yl)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]methyl phosphono hydrogen phosphate.

What are the primary research topics associated with Uridine Diphosphate?

The primary research topics are Adenosine and Purinergic Signaling (7 papers), Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research (6 papers), and Diet, Metabolism, and Disease (3 papers). The most highly-cited paper on this compound, with 811 citations, is titled 'UDP acting at P2Y6 receptors is a mediator of microglial phagocytosis' and addresses Adenosine and Purinergic Signaling.

What are notable patents related to Uridine Diphosphate treatments?

Key patents include 'Method of treating lung diseases with uridine 5'-diphosphate and analogs thereof' (2000) and 'Uridine 5'-diphosphate and analogs useful for treating lung diseases' (2000), both assigned to Inspire Pharmaceuticals Inc and each citing 58–59 prior works. A 2013 patent covers 'URIDINE DIPHOSPHATE DERIVATIVES, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS'.

How has publication and patent activity around Uridine Diphosphate changed in recent years?

Patent activity has grown significantly, with 554 patents filed in 2020 rising to 17,668 in 2024. Paper publication shows strong growth from 31 papers in 2020 to 143 in 2022, followed by 123 in 2023 and 48 in 2024. The last three years account for 37,023 of 68,722 total patents and 173 of 1,510 total papers.

Who are leading researchers studying Uridine Diphosphate?

Top researchers include Barbara Imperiali at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (10 papers), Bernard Robaye at Université Libre de Bruxelles (8 papers), and Bilha Fischer at Bar-Ilan University (6 papers). Other active contributors include Kenneth A. Jacobson at National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and David Erlinge at Lund University, each with 6 papers.

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