Abstract: Thiazoline azetidinones are converted in good yield to 3-bromo-3-methylcephams by treatment with a bromine source and dimethyl sulfoxide.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel anticoccidial compositions and methods of employing the same to control coccidiosis in poultry. These compositions comprise a polyether antibiotic and a second component which is a selected carbanilide.

Abstract: The present invention discloses selectable recombinant DNA cloning vectors for use in Streptomyces.

Abstract: C-20- and C-23-Modified macrolide derivatives of demycinosyltylocin (DMT), 5-O-mycaminosyltylonolide (OMT) 23-de(mycinosyloxy)tylosin, 23-deoxy-OMT, 20-dihydro-20-deoxy-DMT and 20-dihydro-20-deoxy-OMT are useful antibiotics or intermediates to antibiotics.

Abstract: This invention discloses a process for removing a sulfonyl group from the 1-position of a benzimidazole to allow conversion of 2-amino-1,5-substituted-benzimidazole compounds into 2-amino-1,6-substituted-benzimidazole compounds. The 5-isomer is reacted with an alkali metal hydroxide or carbonate in an inert aqueous organic solvent system. The reaction is acidified to precipitate the base and form the intermediate benzimidazole tautomer. The intermediate is then reacted with a sulfonyl acylating agent or a haloalkyl isothiocyanate to form a mixture of 2-amino-1,5(6)-substituted-benzimidazole compounds. This invention also discloses the same process for removing a sulfonyl group from the 1-position of a benzimidazole to allow conversion of 2-amino-1,6-substituted-benzimidazole compounds into 2-amino-1,5-substituted-benzimidazole compounds.

Abstract: Antibiotic A53868 factor A, which is N.sup.2 -glycyl-N-(2-methylene-2-phosphonoethyl)leucinamide, and the formula: ##STR1## and the salts thereof, which are useful as antibiotics or as intermediates to antibiotics; methods of preparing A53868 factor A by fermentation of Streptomyces luridus; and the microorganism S. luridus NRRL 15101.

Abstract: Antibiotic A47934 is produced by submerged, aerobic fermentation of new Streptomyces toyocaensis NRRL 15009. The antibiotic is active against gram-positive bacteria in vitro and in vivo. It promotes growth in poultry and swine and serves to enhance feed efficiency in ruminant animals having a developed rumen.

Abstract: Glycopeptide antibiotic A-4696G is produced by culturing Actinoplanes missouriensis mutant strain ATCC 31681 under submerged aerobic fermentation conditions, and is recovered from the fermentation broth by resin adsorption and chromatographic purification. A-4696G inhibits the growth of bacteria pathogenic to man and animals and also enhances the growth of ruminants by increasing feed utilization.

Abstract: 7-(S)-Acylamino-3-hydroxymethyl-3-cephem sulfones are disclosed. These compounds are intermediates in the synthesis of 1-oxa .beta.-lactam antibiotics.

Abstract: C-23-Modified derivatives of 5-O-mycaminosyl-tylonolide (OMT) of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is chloro, fluoro, --S--R.sup.4, azido, --NHR.sup.5, pyridinium, or --OSO.sub.2 CF.sub.3 ;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkanoyl or optionally substituted benzoyl, phenylacetyl, phenylpropionyl, phenoxyacetyl or phenylthioacetyl;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are hydrogen, optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkanoyl or optionally substituted benzoyl, phenylacetyl or phenylpropionyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen, optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, cyclohexyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkanoyl, optionally substituted phenyl or benzyl, or an optionally substituted heteroaryl group selected from imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, pyridyl, pyrimidyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, triazinyl, triazolyl, tetrazolyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, oxadiazolyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, thienyl and furanyl; andR.sup.5 is hydrogen or an acyl group selected from optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Insulin can be recovered for processing and re-use from an insulin-protamine complex by bringing the complex into contact with an aqueous medium having a pH of from about 2 to about 5 and containing an insulin dissociating or depolymerizing agent, a cation exchanger, and a salt at a concentration of from about 0.2 M to about 0.6 M.

Abstract: An azetidin-2-one-4-sulfinic acid represented by the formula ##STR1## is reacted with Pb(OAc).sub.4 in liquid SO.sub.2 containing CuII ion to provide isomeric cyclization products of the formulas ##STR2## wherein R is e.g. benzyl, phenoxymethyl, benzyloxy, diphenylmethoxy, and R.sub.1 is a carboxy-protecting group. The products of the process are useful intermediates for 1-oxa-.beta.-lactam antibacterials.

Abstract: 3-Benzothienylglycines are prepared by reaction of a benzothiophene with an .alpha.-hydroxyglycine derivative in the presence of trifluoroacetic acid.

Abstract: Apramycin derivatives substituted at the 7'-amino group with a methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or n-butyl substituent are broad spectrum antibiotics. Also claimed are intermediates in the synthesis of these 7'-N-alkylapramycin derivatives.

Abstract: Fluorenes bearing a 9-aminoalkyl substituent are useful antiarrhythmic agents. Pharmaceutical formulations containing such compounds are provided, as well as a method of treatment.

Abstract: C-23-Modified derivatives of demycinosyltylosin (DMT) of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is iodo, bromo, chloro, fluoro, --S--R.sup.4, azido, --NHR.sup.5, pyridinium or --OSO.sub.2 CF.sub.3 ;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkanoyl or optionally substituted benzoyl, phenylacetyl, phenylpropionyl, phenoxyacetyl or phenylthioacetyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkanoyl or optionally substituted benzoyl, phenylacetyl or phenylpropionyl;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkanoyl or optionally substituted benzoyl, phenylacetyl or phenoxyacetyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen, optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, cyclohexyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Antibiotic A-39183 complex, comprising microbiologically active, related factors A, B, C, D, and E, is produced by submerged, aerobic fermentation of a new microorganism Streptomyces sp., NRRL 12049. The A-39183 antibiotics are closely related antibiotics. The individual A-39183 factors are separated by chromatography. The A-39183 factors are antibacterial agents which have activity against Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species that are penicillin resistant. The A-39183 factors are also active against both gram-positive and gram-negative anaerobic bacteria, and are ionophores.

Abstract: Novel 1-(2,6-dialkoxybenzoyl)-3-(substituted phenyl)ureas are disclosed in the present invention. These compounds are useful both alone and in combination with other herbicides for controlling the growth of undesired plants.

Abstract: Antibiotic compositions comprising a 1-oxa .beta.-lactam antibiotic compound of the formula ##STR1## or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and either tobramycin, amikacin or piperacillin exhibit synergistic activity against multiple-antibiotic-resistant organisms. The 1-oxa compound can be used in conjunction with tobramycin, amikacin or piperacillin in a method of treating infections caused by resistant organisms.

Abstract: The discovery of this invention is a process for inhibiting undesired irreversible thiol reactions of thiol-containing peptides while preforming desirable thiol intermediates during methionyl cleavage of said peptides using CNBr by carrying out said cleavage in the presence of thiosulfate ion.