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Cyclcic FR-900520 microbial biotransformation agent

US5221625A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 1992
Grant dateJun 22, 1993
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/899
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described is a process for producing a new immunosuppressant, a C-19/C-22 cyclic hemiketal (Compound I) biotransformation analog of FR-900520, under novel fermentation conditions utilizing the novel microorganism, Streptomyces sp. (Merck Culture Collection MA6963) ATCC No. 55230. The macrolide immunosuppressant is useful in preventing human host rejection of foreign organ transplants, e.g. bone marrow, liver, lung, kidney and heart transplants.

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