Abstract: The antibiotic MSD 890A.sub.9 and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof (hereinafter referred to as antibiotic 890A.sub.9) is active against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The antibiotic is produced by growing species of Streptomyces on suitable fermentation media.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 10, 1979
Date of Patent:
April 28, 1981
Assignee:
Merck & Co., Inc.
Inventors:
Patrick J. Cassidy, Sheldon B. Zimmerman, Josefino B. Tunac, Sebastian Hernandez
Abstract: This invention relates to the new antibiotic, desacetyl 890A.sub.10, active against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, which is produced by treating 890A.sub.10 with an N-acetyl-890A.sub.10 amidohydrolase produced by a soil microorganism isolated by enrichment techniques. This invention also relates to the process by which 890A.sub.10 is enzymatically deacetylated.
Abstract: Antibiotic 5-substituted-3-(2-aminoethylthio)-6-(1-hydroxyethyl)-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3 .2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acids (I) are disclosed: ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aryl, aralkyl or heteroaryl.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 25, 1979
Date of Patent:
April 28, 1981
Assignee:
Merck & Co., Inc.
Inventors:
Burton G. Christensen, David B. R. Johnston, Susan M. Schmitt
Abstract: A novel process is described for making a low calcium xanthan gum exhibiting smooth flow properties which comprises the use of high levels of phosphate in the fermentation medium.
Abstract: This invention relates to a new class of antibiotics (I): ##STR1## wherein the stylized radical (hereafter referred to as R'): ##STR2## attached to the 3-amino nitrogen of nocardicin represents a mono- or polycyclic N-containing heterocyclic group; R is, inter alia, hydrogen, substituted and unsubstituted: alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, heterocyclylalkyl, heterocyclylalkenyl, aralkenyl, aralkyl, --NR.sub.2, COOR, CONR.sub.2, --OR, or CN.
Abstract: Disclosed are 6- and 1-substituted-1-carbadethiapen-2-em-3-carboxylic acids I of the following structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are, inter alia, independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, and aralkyl. Such compounds as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester and amide derivatives are useful as antibiotics. Also disclosed are processes for the preparation of such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of treatment comprising administering such compounds and compositions when an antibiotic effect is indicated.
Abstract: Disclosed are 1-substituted-pen-2-em-3-carboxylic acids (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters which are useful as antibiotics; such compounds are prepared by total synthesis. ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are, inter alia, substituted and unsubstituted alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, and spirocycloalkyl.
Abstract: Disclosed are 1-substituted-6-(1-hydroxyethyl)-2-(2-aminoethylthio)-1-carbadethiapen-2-e m-3-carboxylic acids (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters which are useful as antibiotics; such compounds are prepared by total synthesis. ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are, inter alia, substituted and unsubstituted alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl and the spiro substituent formed by the joinder of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2.
Abstract: The outer membrane of influenza virus is attached to a liposome by two different techniques. In addition, one of the techniques allows the entrapment of intact virus, usually one virus per liposome. The techniques can be performed with either influenza virus A or B.
Abstract: There is disclosed a new antibiotic agent, A73A, produced by Streptomyces viridifaciens MA-4864 (ATCC 31495) under suitable conditions. Said antibiotic shows antibacterial and growth-permittant activity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 22, 1979
Date of Patent:
April 14, 1981
Assignee:
Merck & Co., Inc.
Inventors:
Ray S. Dewey, James E. Flor, Sheldon B. Zimmerman, Patrick J. Cassidy, Satoshi Omura, Ruiko Oiwa
Abstract: Disclosed are 6-(1'-hydroxyethyl)-2-substituted-pen-2-em-3-carboxylic acids of the following structure: ##STR1## wherein R is, inter alia, hydrogen, --OR, --SR, --NR.sub.2, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, or heterocylcyl; n is 0 or 1; when n=1 R is as defined but not --SR. Such compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salt and ester derivatives are useful as antibiotics. Also disclosed are processes for the preparation of such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of treatment comprising administering such compounds and compositions when an antibiotic effect is indicated.
Abstract: Disclosed are 1-, 6- and 2-substituted-1-carba-2-penem-3-carboxylic acids of the following structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are, inter alia, independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, and aralkyl. Such compounds as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester and amide derivatives are useful as antibiotics. Also disclosed are processes for the preparation of such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of treatment comprising administering such compounds and compositions when an antibiotic effect is indicated.
Abstract: Novel diphenyl and loweralkyl substituted diphenyl polyamines are useful antimicrobial agents, as well as algae inhibitors. They are especially useful because of their low toxicity, and as such are advantageously included as the active agent in surgical scrubs, antibacterial soaps, as preservatives in cosmetic preparations, and the like. They also can be used for topical treatment of dermatological conditions having a bacterial origin or implication such as Acne vulgaris.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 12, 1979
Date of Patent:
April 7, 1981
Assignee:
Merck & Co., Inc.
Inventors:
Richard A. Dybas, Nathaniel Grier, Bruce E. Witzel
Abstract: Cellulase in xanthan gum can be completely destroyed by treating xanthan gum beer with about 0.08 to 0.1% alkali metal hypochlorite followed by heat treatment.
Abstract: Compounds of the formulae Y--R wherein Y is 1-thio-.beta.-L-fucose, 1-thio-.beta.-D-galactose or 1-thio-.beta.-lactose and R is 2-(1-adamantyl)ethyl, 3-[(p-tetrafluorophenethyl)phenyl]propyl, 6-(5-cholesten-3.beta.-yloxy)hex-3-ynl, oleyl, or hexadecyl are useful immunologic adjuvants in vaccines.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 31, 1979
Date of Patent:
March 31, 1981
Assignee:
Merck & Co., Inc.
Inventors:
Mitree M. Ponpipom, Tsung-Ying Shen, Robert L. Bugianesi
Abstract: Novel cephalosporin compounds having a 3'-.alpha.-methyl, a 3-aryl or 3-heterocycle substituent are prepared by total synthesis. The novel cephalosporin compounds are active against gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 4, 1978
Date of Patent:
March 24, 1981
Assignee:
Merck & Co., Inc.
Inventors:
Burton G. Christensen, Ronald W. Ratcliffe