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Semisynthetic erythromycin antibiotics

US4742049A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 1986
Grant dateMay 3, 1988
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P31/04
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Semisynthetic antibiotics with improved therapeutic properties made from erythromycin are disclosed. 11,12-Cyclic carbamates of erythromycin, its derivatives, and their salts and esters show superior in vitro antimicrobial activity and reduced hepatotoxicity compared to the parent compounds.

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