Ascosteroside and analogs thereof useful in antifungal compositions for methods of treating infections and inhibition of fungal growth
US5521169A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 1994 |
| Grant date | May 28, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12R2001/645
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Ascosteroside, obtainable by cultivation of a strain of Ascotricha amphitricha A.T.C.C. No. 74237, analogs thereof and salts and prodrugs of these compounds. The compounds have antifungal activity for use in a method for treating and preventing a fungal infection. Further, the compounds are useful in a method for inhibiting fungal growth.
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