Antibiotic from Streptomyces clavulicerus
US4529720A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2001 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D503/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A new antibacterially active agent has been isolated from Streptomyces clavuligerus. This new compound which is designated clavulonic acid has the formula (I): ##STR1## In addition to being a broad spectrum antibiotic of medium potancy, clavulanic acid and its salts and esters have the ability to enhance the effectiveness of .beta. lactam antibiotics against many .beta.-lactamase producing bacteria.
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