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Antifungal composition

US5821233A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 1995
Grant dateOct 13, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/56961
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel compositions that comprise solvates, salts, or other modified crystalline forms of polyene-type antifungal compounds are provided. Representative of such compositions are formulations that comprise the novel cystalline substances .delta.-natamycin and .gamma.-natamycin. Additionally, there are provided methods of preparing or storing such compositions, and also methods of use whereby an enhanced rate of release of antifungal compound, in a pharmaceutical or food products application is achieved.

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