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Xanthomegnin, a known compound, is an antiparasitic agent

US5017603A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 1990
Grant dateMay 21, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P33/10
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The controlled aerobic fermentation of the fungal organism Fusarium lateritium var. longum produces xanthomegnin. Xanthomegnin has been discovered to have potent parasiticidal, anthelminthic, and insecticidal activity.

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