Abstract: The present invention relates to a procedure for the production of tiacumicin B comprising fermentation of a micro-organism capable of producing tiacumicin B, in particular of the species Dactylosporangium aurantiacum or Actinoplanes deccanensis, in a culture broth containing emulsifiers, such as ethoxylated castor oil, in combination with antifoaming products and vegetable oils.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the purification of tiacumicin B. Specifically, the invention relates to a simplified, optimised process for the purification of tiacumicin B from a fermentation broth, using chromatography techniques. In particular, the invention relates to a method for purifying tiacumicin B which comprises subjecting a liquid containing tiacumicin B to at least one hydrophobic interaction chromatography step. The process according to the invention is simpler than the processes according to the prior art, and can easily be used on a large scale for commercial production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of tiacumicin B which comprises fermentation of a micro-organism of the species Dactylosporangium aurantiacum in a culture broth containing polysaccharides such as cellulose and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the purification of tiacumicin B. Specifically, the invention relates to a simplified, optimised process for the purification of tiacumicin B from a fermentation broth, using chromatography techniques. In particular, the invention relates to a method for purifying tiacumicin B which comprises subjecting a liquid containing tiacumicin B to at least one hydrophobic interaction chromatography step. The process according to the invention is simpler than the processes according to the prior art, and can easily be used on a large scale for commercial production.