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Process for producing 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid

US7374915B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 2002
Grant dateMay 20, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P19/08
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition containing 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid at a high concentration is obtained by intracellularly and extracellularly producing 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid using a bacterium belonging to the genus Propionibacterium and collecting it. This composition is efficacious in improving intestinal flora, alleviating abdominal ailments in association with the intake of milk, and preventing metabolic bone diseases.

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