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Method for producing tripdiolide, triptolide and celastrol

US4328309A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 1980
Grant dateMay 4, 1982
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12R2001/91
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the production of tripdiolide, triptolide and celastrol comprises the steps of: (a) preparing a cellular inoculum from Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F; (b) inoculating a nutrient growth medium with the cellular inoculum and incubating the inoculated growth medium at 20.degree.-30.degree. C. for up to 8 weeks to produce a cellular product; (c) harvesting the cellular product from the inoculated growth medium; and (d) isolating tripdiolide, triptolide and celastrol from the cellular product and supernatant inoculated growth medium.

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