Abstract: The invention relates to a method for obtaining cefotetan acid substantially free of tautomer, by treating crude cefotetan with Al3+ ions which cause the tautomer to precipitate. The precipitate is eliminated by filtration to provide a solution from which practically tautomer-free cefotetan is obtained.

Abstract: Crystalline Solvate of cefuroxime acid, useful for preparing the antibiotic cefuroxime sodium salt.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 3-cyclic-ether-substituted cephalosporins of formula I wherein the group CO2R1 is a carboxylic acid or a carboxylate salt and R2 has the formula: wherein A1 and A2 have the meanings given in the specification by reacting compound of formula II: wherein R2 is as defined above and R3 is para-nitrobenzyl or allyl with a compound R2 L wherein R2 is as defined above; and L is di-(C1-6 alkyl)phosphorothioate in the presence of a solvent and a base.

Abstract: Cephalosporins may be conveniently prepared by a process in which a benzathinium salt of formula (V) wherein: Z is benzathine; and X and R2 are as defined in the specification, is reacted with thiourea. The resulting product may be crystallized as a sodium salt, as an internal salt, or as a pharmaceutically acceptable salt.

Abstract: A process for producing nanoparticles of paclitaxel and albumin having antitumor properties, by which a mixture obtained by adding paclitaxel in powder form to an aqueous solution of albumin with chloroform is subjected to high pressure homogenization treatment.

Abstract: Process for producing Cefepime, Cefpirome and Cefquinome, whereby a cephalosporin containing a quaternary ammonium group is reacted with thiourea to provide the aforesaid cephalosporins.

Abstract: Cephalosporins may be conveniently prepared by a process in which a benzathinium salt of formula (V) wherein: Z is benzathine; and X and R2 are as defined in the specification, is reacted with thiourea. The resulting product may be crystallized as a sodium salt, as an internal salt, or as a pharmaceutically acceptable salt.

Abstract: Cephalosporins may be conveniently prepared by a process in which 7-ACA is silylated, acylated, desilylated and then salified to give an intermediate which is eventually cyclized with thiourea.

Abstract: The invention discloses highly purified daptomycin and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising this compound. The invention discloses a method of purifying daptomycin comprising the sequential steps of anion exchange chromatography, hydrophobic interaction chromatography and anion exchange chromatography. The invention also discloses a method of purifying daptomycin by modified buffer enhanced anion exchange chromatography. The invention also discloses an improved method for producing daptomycin by fermentation of Streptomyces roseosporus. The invention also discloses high pressure liquid chromatography methods for analysis of daptomycin purity. The invention also discloses lipopeptide micelles and methods of making the micelles. The invention also discloses methods of using lipopeptide micelles for purifying lipopeptide antibiotics, such as daptomycin. The invention also discloses using lipopeptide micelles therapeutically.

Abstract: This invention relates a process for preparing a compound of formula (I) 1

Abstract: The invention discloses highly purified daptomycin and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising this compound. The invention discloses a method of purifying daptomycin comprising the sequential steps of anion exchange chromatography, hydrophobic interaction chromatography and anion exchange chromatography. The invention also discloses a method of purifying daptomycin by modified buffer enhanced anion exchange chromatography. The invention also discloses an improved method for producing daptomycin by fermentation of Streptomyces roseosporus. The invention also discloses high pressure liquid chromatography methods for analysis of daptomycin purity. The invention also discloses lipopeptide micelles and methods of making the micelles. The invention also discloses methods of using lipopeptide micelles for purifying lipopeptide antibiotics, such as daptomycin. The invention also discloses using lipopeptide micelles therapeutically.

Abstract: A method for producing cephalosporins 7-substituted with an amino-thiazolylacetic group by reacting 7-ACA or its derivatives having the amino group and the carboxyl protected with reactive derivatives of amino-thiazolylacetic acid.

Abstract: Antitumor formulation based on nanoparticles of paclitaxel and human serum albumin as obtained by the addition of a biocompatible acid to an aqueous albumin solution before this is mixed with paclitaxel during the nanoparticle production process, the injectable solutions of this formulation having a pH between 5.4 and 5.8 and having stability and inalterability with time.

Abstract: A process for producing nanoparticles of paclitaxel and albumin having antitumor properties, by which a mixture obtained by adding paclitaxel in powder form to an aqueous solution of albumin with chloroform is subjected to high pressure homogenization treatment.

Abstract: A safe and economical process for obtaining salts of 4-carboxy-3-hydroxy-5-mercapto-isothiazole. This process comprises refluxing a disodium or dipotassium salt of 3-hydroxy-5-mercapto-4-isothiazole carbonitrile in an aqueous solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide to produce the desired salt. The desired salt may be precipitated out of solution by adjusting the pH downward to a minimum value of about pH 8. Compounds produced by this process may be used for producing semi-synthetic cephalosporins.

Abstract: The process of the present invention and the preparation of the compound of the present invention are illustrated in the following reaction schemes. Except where otherwise indicated, in the reaction schemes and discussion that follow, substituents R1, R2, R3, L, A1, A2 and X are as defined above unless otherwise described.

Abstract: A process for obtaining salts of 4-carboxy-3-hydroxy-5-mercapto-isothiazole which are compounds usable in the production of Cefotetan, and new compounds obtained thereby.

Abstract: This invention relates a process for preparing a compound of formula (I) 1

Abstract: An imipenem production process by which a compound of formula 1

Abstract: Aminothiazole derivatives having the carboxyl activated by means of thioesters, said derivatives being condensable with &bgr;-lactam nuclei to yield &bgr;-lactam antibiotics