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Rapamycin and process of preparation

US3993749A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 1975
Grant dateNov 23, 1976
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Expiry dateSep 25, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P17/188
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Antibiotic rapamycin is producible by culturing Streptomyces hygroscopicus NRRL 5491 in an aqueous nutrient medium. Rapamycin has antifungal properties. Methods for its preparation and use are disclosed.

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