Clavulanic acid and salts thereof
US6048977A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D498/04
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A new antibacterially active agent has been isolated from Streptomyces clavuligerus. This new compound which is designated clavulanic acid has the formula (I): ##STR1## In addition to being a broad spectrum antibiotic of medium potency, clavulanic acid and its salts and esters have the ability to enhance the effectiveness of .beta.-lactam antibiotics against many .beta.-lactamase producing bacteria.
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