Fermentation process for glycopeptide antibiotic
US4992369A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 1989 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 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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