Abstract: This invention relates to new agents designated LL-F28249.alpha., LL-F28249.beta., LL-F28249.gamma., LL-F28249.delta., LLF28249.epsilon., LL-F28249.zeta., LL-F28249.eta., LL-F28249.theta., LL-F28249.iota., LL-F28249.kappa., LL-F28249.lambda., LL-F28249.mu., LL-F28249.nu., and LL-F28249.omega., to their production by fermentation, to methods for their recovery and concentration from crude solutions, to processes for their purification and to pharmaceutically and pharmacologically-acceptable salts thereof. The present invention includes within its scope the biologically pure culture which produces there agents, derived from a newly-discovered and previously uncultured microorganism, Streptomyces cyaneogriseus subsp. noncyanogenus, NRRL 15773.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for improving cheese production by utilizing plasmin-regulating agents to maintain milk plasmin concentration in milk used to make cheese at that found at early lactation or at less than 0.2 mg/l milk.

Abstract: A method for solubilization and naturation of somatotropin using an aqueous alkaline solution results in lower dimer formation and eliminates denaturants and separate renaturation steps and agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel derivatives of LL-F28249 compounds wherein the 23-hydroxy group is eliminated to introduce a double bond at the 23,24 position. These resulting derivatives are .DELTA..sup.23 -LL-F28249 compounds. These LL-F28249 precursor compounds preferably are derived via a controlled microbiological fermentation of Streptomyces cyaneogriseus subsp. noncyanogenus having deposit accession number NRRL 15773. The novel derivatives of the present invention possess activity as anthelmintic, ectoparasitic, insecticidal, acaricidal and nematicidal agents. They also are useful in areas of human and animal health and in agricultural crops.

Abstract: Plasmid DNA was isolated from two Actinomadura species and characterized by mapping the sites of restriction endonuclease cleavages and by calculation of total molecular size.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel derivatives of LL-F28249 compounds. These LL-F28249 compounds preferably are derived via a controlled microbiological fermentation of Streptomyces cyaneogriseus subspecies noncyanogenus having deposit accession number NRRL 15773. The 23-deoxy-27-halo(chloro) derivatives have the 23-hydroxy group of the LL-F28249 compounds replaced by hydrogen and a halogen such as chlorine in the 27-position with the double bond shifted to the 26,26'-position. The novel derivatives of the present invention possess activity as anthelmintic, ectoparasitic, insecticidal, acaricidal and nematicidal agents and are useful in areas of human and animal health and in agricultural crops. Compositions containing the present compounds also are presented herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to emulsifiable concentrate compositions of phosphorodithioates, especially [S-1,2-bis-(ethoxycarbonyl)ethyl] O,O-dimethylphosphorodithioate, known as malathion insecticide, containing vegetable oils as the solvent. These compositions not only form stable such emulsions but are even stable when diluted with water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 23-imino derivatives of LL-F28249.alpha., .beta., .gamma., .delta., .epsilon., .zeta., .theta., .iota., and .lambda. compounds. These LL-F28249 compounds (collectively) are isolates from the fermentation broth of Streptomyces cyaneogrisesu subspecies noncyanogenus having deposit accession number NRRL 15773. The precursor 23-oxo compounds are prepared by selectively oxidizing suitably protected 23-hydroxy compounds of LL-F28249 components using oxidizing agents. Subsequently, the 23-oxo compounds are converted to the 23-imino compounds. These novel compounds have potent anthelmintic, insecticidal, ectoparasiticidal, nematicidal and acaricidal activity. Compositions containing these 23-oxo and 23-imino derivatives of LL-F28249 also are described herein.

Abstract: A calorimeter for measuring the thermodynamic and kinetic characteristics of chemical reactions, microbial fermentations, and other processes of industrial importance is described. The present invention also relates to a method of operation of this apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel derivatives of LL-F28249 compounds. These LL-F28249 compounds preferably are derived via a controlled microbiological fermentation of Streptomyces cyaneogriseus subsp. non-cyanogenus having deposit accession numer NRRL 15773. The derivatives of the present invention have the 23-hydroxy group react to form a double bond in the 22,23 position. The novel derivatives of the present invention possess activity as anthelmintic, ectoparasitic, insecticidal, acaricidal and nematicidal agents. They also are useful in areas of human and animal health and in agricultural crops.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 23-oxo (keto) and 23-imino derivatives of certain C(26,27)-epoxy- and C(14,15;26,27)-diepoxy-LL-F28249 compounds. The LL-F28249 compounds (collectively) are isolates from the fermentation broth of Streptomyces cyaneogriseus subspecies noncyanogenus having deposit accession no. NRRL-15773. The derivatives are obtained by oxidation of the 23-hydroxy group of 5-O-silylated-C(26,27)-epoxy and C(14,15;26,27)diepoxy-LL-F28249 compounds, followed by desilylation and derivatization with amino compounds. The novel compounds have anthelmintic, ectoparasiticidal, nematicidal, insecticidal and acaricidal activity and are, therefore, useful in the treatment of infections in warm-blooded animals and infestations in agricultural crops. Compositions containing the present compounds as active ingredients thereof also are presented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel derivatives of LL-F28249 compounds wherein the 23-hydroxyl group is replaced with hydrogen and the double bond at the C(26,27)-position is epoxidized concomitant with or without epoxidation of the double bond at the C(14,15)-position. The LL-F28249 compounds (collectively) are isolates from the fermentation broth of Streptomyces cyaneogriseus subspecies noncyanogenus having deposit accession number NRRL 15773. The compounds of the present invention are derived by regioselective epoxidation of 5,23-O,O-bissilylated LL-F28249 compounds at low temperature, desilylation, re-silylation of the 5-hydroxyl group, thiocarbonylation of the 23-hydroxyl group, disilyation followed by tributyltin hydride reduction. The novel deoxy compounds of the present invention have anthelmintic, insecticidal, ectoparasiticidal, nematicidal and acaricidal activity. Compositions containing these described derivatives as active ingredients thereof are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 23-imino derivatives of C-076 wherein the C-076 compounds are not substituted at the 13-position. The C-076 compounds (collectively) are isolates from the fermentation broth of Streptomyces avermitilis. The precursor 23-oxo compounds are prepared by selectively oxidizing suitably protected 13-deoxy C-076 aglycone compounds by using oxidizing agents. Subsequently, the 23-oxo compounds are converted to the 23-imino compounds. These novel compounds have potent anthelmintic, insecticidal, ectoparasticidal, nematicidal and acaricidal activity. Compositions containing these 23-oxo and 23-imino derivatives of 13-deoxy C-076 aglycones also are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel stable aqueous suspension concentrate or aqueous flowable compositions of the low-melting dinitroaniline pesticide, pendimethalin, alone or in combination with secondary pesticide(s) melting at temperatures greater than 70.degree. C. or pesticides which are water soluble. Additionally are provided methods for preparing the compositions of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel mono- C(26,27) and diepoxide C(14,15;26,27) derivatives of LL-F28249.alpha., .beta., .epsilon., .zeta., .theta. and .iota. compounds. The LL-F28249 compounds (collectively) are isolates from the fermentation broth of Streptomyces cyaneogriseus subspecies noncyanogenus having deposit accession number NRRL-15773. The compounds of this present invention are derived by regioselective epoxidation of 5,23-0,0-bis-silylated LL-F28249 compounds at low temperature, followed by desilylation. These novel compounds have anthelmintic, insecticidal, ectoparasiticidal, nematicidal and acaricidal activity and also are useful intermediates for the preparation of further biologically active compounds. Compositions containing these described derivatives as active ingredients thereof are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel stable aqueous suspension concentrate compositions of the low-melting pesticide pendimethalin, alone or in combination with secondary pesticides which are water soluble or have melting points greater than 70.degree. C. The invention also relates to methods for the preparation of these compositions. Uniquely, pendimethalin may be present in the compositions of the invention in a ratio of orange crystal form to yellow crystal form of 4:96 up to totally orange crystal form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the control and prevention of helmintic, arthropod ectoparasitic and acaridal infections, in warm-blooded animals, such as meat-producing animals, and poultry, by administering to said animals a therapeutically or prophylactically-effective amount of new agents designated LL-F28249.alpha., .beta., .gamma., .delta., .epsilon., .zeta., .eta., .theta., .iota. and .omega., or mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to methods for the control of plant nematode infestations. These novel agents are produced via a controlled conditioned microbiological fermentation using Streptomyces sp. LL-F28249, having deposit accession number NRRL 15773.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel derivatives of LL-F28249 compounds wherein the pendent C(26,27) olefinic group at C(25) is converted into a 27-bromo or 27-chloro-26-methylene group. The 27-bromo compounds are derived by reacting the LL-F28249 compounds or 5-0-trisubstituted silyl LL-F28249 compounds with N-bromoacetamide or N-bromosuccinimide in aqueous acetone, followed by desilylation for silylated LL-F28249 intermediates. The 27-chloro compounds are prepared by reacting LL-F28249 compounds with N-chlorosuccinimide in methanol. These novel halo compounds have anthelmintic, ectoparasitic, insecticidal, nematicidal and acaricidal activity and are also useful intermediates for the preparation of other novel biologically active compounds. Compositions containing the present compounds as active ingredients thereof are presented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel derivatives of LL-F28249 compounds wherein the 23-hydroxyl group is eliminated to form a double bond at the C(22,23)-position (.DELTA..sup.22), and the double bond at the C(26,27)-position is epoxidized concomitant with or without epoxidation of the double bond at the C(14,15)-position. These LL-F28249 compounds (collectively) are isolates from the fermentation broth of Streptomyces cyaneogriseus subspecies noncyanogenus having deposit accession number NRRL 15773. The compounds of the present invention are derived by regioselective epoxidation of 5,23-O,O-bissilylated LL-F28249 compounds at low temperature, desilylation, re-silylation of the 5-hydroxyl group, thiocarbonylation of the 23-hydroxyl group, desilylation and thermalization. The novel compounds of the invention have anthelmintic, insecticidal, ectoparasiticidal, nematicidal and acaricidal activity. Compositions containing these described derivatives as active ingredients thereof are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 23-imino derivatives of the compounds collectively referred to as 23-keto C-076 compounds. The C-076 compounds (collectively) are isolates from the fermentation broth of Streptomyces avermitilis. These novel compounds have potent anthelmintic, insecticidal, ectoparasiticidal, nematicidal and acaricidal activity. Compositions containing these 23-imino derivatives of 23-keto C-076 also are described herein.