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Cyclic heptapeptide anti-inflammatory agent

US5444043A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 1994
Grant dateAug 22, 1995
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cyclic heptapeptide anti-inflammatory agent named cyclomarin-A is disclosed. Cyclomarin-A is produced by a specific marine actinomycete. The cyclomarin-A producing bacterium is isolated from sediment located in marine estuaries in and around San Diego, Calif. Fermentation of the isolated bacterium in saltwater-based media produces cyclomarin-A as a secondary by-product. The cyclomarin-A is useful as an anti-inflammatory agent.

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