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New glycopeptide antibiotic

US4954482A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 1989
Grant dateSep 4, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/827
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A new glycopeptide antibiotic UK-68,597 can be prepared by submerged aerobic propagation in aqueous nutrient media of Actinoplanes sp. ATCC 53533. The antibiotic and its cationic salts are active against a variety of microorganisms and are effective in controlling coccidiosis, enteritis, swine dysentery and theileriosis as well as being effective in promotion of growth and/or improving efficiency of feed utilization in poultry, swine and ruminants.

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