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Method for forming amphotericin B crystals in fermentation broth

US4748117A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 1986
Grant dateMay 31, 1988
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/886
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A new method is provided for forming crystals of amphotericin B directly in fermentation broth which crystals are easily separable without use of costly solvent extraction techniques which method includes a direct microbial cell autolysis step to induce crystal formation.

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