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5-Hydroxy-2-Hydroxymethyl-4H-Pyran-4-One — Competitive Intelligence Brief

5-Hydroxy-2-Hydroxymethyl-4H-Pyran-4-One (kojic acid) competitive landscape: 0 comparators, recent regulatory actions, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline. Class: kojic acid. Area: Other.

unknown kojic acid D-amino-acid oxidase, Polymerase acidic protein, Tyrosinase Other Live · refreshed every 30 min

Target snapshot

5-Hydroxy-2-Hydroxymethyl-4H-Pyran-4-One (kojic acid). Kojic acid works by blocking the enzyme D-amino-acid oxidase, which is involved in the breakdown of certain amino acids.

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5-Hydroxy-2-Hydroxymethyl-4H-Pyran-4-One TARGET kojic acid unknown kojic acid D-amino-acid oxidase, Polymerase acidic protein, Tyrosinase

Recent regulatory actions (last 90 days)

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Upcoming PDUFA dates (next 180 days)

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Patent timeline (forward window)

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Sponsor landscape (kojic acid class)

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Drug Landscape (2026). 5-Hydroxy-2-Hydroxymethyl-4H-Pyran-4-One — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/kojic-acid. Accessed 2026-06-10.

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