Abstract: Benanomicin A and Benanomicin B are fermentatively produced by the cultivation of a new microorganism Actinomadura spadix, designated as MH193-16F4 strain.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a novel antibiotic designated Vermisporin produced in a microbiological fermentation using, for example, a new strain of Ophiobolus Vermisporus L-8. This novel antibiotic is an active antibacterial, especially anti-anaerobic bacterial agent.

Abstract: A xanthocillin X monomethyl ether derivative represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, an aralkyl group, an alkyl group substituted with a pyridyl group or a halogen atom, an aralkyl group substituted with an alkyl group or a halogen atom, or an aroyl group, which exerts an intense effect of inhibiting the proliferation of a tumor, in particular, a solid tumor.

Abstract: 2,3-disubstituted-4-hydroxyquinoline derivatives of the general formula (I): ##STR1## [wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or R.sup.3 CO-- (wherein R.sup.3 is a lower alkyl group); R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom, --CH.sub.3 or --C.sub.2 H.sub.5 ; A represents ##STR2## and W represents a hydrogen atom, or 1- 4 halogen atoms or alkyl groups which are substituted at the nucleus and may be the same or different] have a strong antagonistic action on leukotriene D.sub.4.

Abstract: A novel substance having anthelmintic activity, the PF 1022 substance, which is produced by cultivating a fungal strain capable of producing the substance and recovering the substance from the culture.

Abstract: Two new antibiotics which are now nominated as benanomicin A and benanomicin B, respectively, are fermentatively produced by the cultivation of a new microorganism, designated as MH193-16F4 strain, of Actinomycetes. Benanomicins A and B each show antifungal activity and are useful as a therapeutic antifungal agent. A new compound, dexylosylbenanomicin B is now produced by chemical conversion of benanomicin B, and this semi-synthetic antibiotic also shows antifungal activity and is useful as a therapeutic antifungal agent.

Abstract: Two new antibiotics which are now nominated as benanomicin A and benanomicin B, respectively, are fermentatively produced by the cultivation of a new microorganism, designated as MH193-16F4 strain, of Actinomycetes. Benanomicins A and B each show antifungal activity and are useful as a therapeutic antifungal agent. A new compound, dexylosylbenanomicin B is now produced by chemical conversion of benanomicin B, and this semi-synthetic antibiotic also shows antifungal activity and is useful as a therapeutic antifungal agent.

Abstract: Novel substances exhibiting antimicrobial activity and antitumor activity, a process for producing them by cultivating a microorganism belonging to the genus Streptomyces and capable of producing them and derivatives of such substances.

Abstract: Cephalosporin compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be the same or different and are a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group of 1-5 carbon atoms and A is a hydrogen atom or a nucleophilic compound residue or pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof have excellent antibacterial activity against Gram positive and Gram negative microorganisms.

Abstract: A novel compound having an intense insecticidal activity and a process for producing the same which comprises culturing a strain belonging to the genus Humicola and isolating the compound from the culture.

Abstract: Novel substances exhibiting antimicrobial activity and antitumor activity, a process for producing them by cultivating a microorganism belonging to the genus Streptomyces and capable of producing them and derivatives of such substances.

Abstract: An antibiotic substance represented by formula (I) ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is produced by cultivating a microorganism belonging to the genus Streptomyces and isolating the substance from the cultured cells.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a novel antibiotic designated Vermisporin produced in a microbiological fermentation using, for example, a new strain of Ophiobolus Vermisporus L-8. This novel antibiotic is an active antibacterial, especially anti-anaerobic bacterial agent.

Abstract: Fluorophthalimide compounds represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R each stands for an ethyl group or an isopropyl group, are effective for controlling diseases of agricultural plants, especially diseases caused by microorganisms belonging to the genus Rhizoctonia, represented by sheath blight of rice plants, and diseases caused by Basidomycetes.

Abstract: Cephalosporin compounds represented by the following formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof have a broad bactericidal spectrum against various pathogenic bacteria including Psuedomonas aeruginosa and are useful as bactericidal remedies for pathogenic diseases of human and animals: ##STR1## wherein A represents an unsubstituted or substituted pyridylthio group of a formula (I-1); ##STR2## or an unsubstituted or substituted pyridiniumthio group of a formula (I-2): ##STR3## or an unsubstituted or substituted pyridinium group of a formula (I-3); ##STR4## or a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclicthio or bicycloheterocyclicthio group of a formula (I-4):--S--Het (I-4).

Abstract: Novel antibiotic SF-2288 is produced by fermentation of an actinomycete belonging to the genus Actinomadura in nutrient medium. Based on its physico-chemical and biological properties, antibiotic SF-2288 possesses an excellent antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms and antiviral activity.

Abstract: An antibiotic SF-2103A substance or a salt thereof, and a process for the production thereof are described, and the process comprises cultivating an antibiotic SF-2103A substance-producing strain in a nutrient medium and recovering the desired substance from the culture broth.

Abstract: 5-Substituted picolinic acid derivatives represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a straight or branched chain halogen-substituted alkyl group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms or a substituted phenyl group having the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a nitro group, an amino group, an N-alkyl-substituted amino group, an acylamino group, an acetyl group, an acyloxy group, a hydroxy group or a halogen-substituted alkyl group or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, when taken together, represent a polymethylene chain; and R.sub.