Scytophycin compounds, compositions and methods for their production and use
US5439933A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12R2001/89
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Novel scytophycin compounds and compositions are disclosed, along with methods of making and using the new compounds. Methods for preparing the new scytophycin compounds from new strains of the blue-green algae Scytonema ocellatum, Scytonema burmanicum and purified cultures of the algae are also provided. The scytophycins are useful as anti-cancer agents, antifungal agents and for cell research purposes.
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