Abstract: The microorganisms Micromonospora inyoensis 1550F-1G and M. purpurea strain 1124 each microbiologically convert tobramycin, kanamycin A, kanamycin B and dibekacin to their respective 3"-N-methyl and 3"-N-methyl-4"-C-methyl derivatives. The derivatives exhibit significant activity against representative gram positive and gram negative bacteria and may also be converted to other derivatives which have significant antibacterial activity.

Abstract: A novel process whereby 4,6-di-O-(aminoglycosyl)-1,3-diaminocyclitols are reacted with a dialkylaminosulfur trifluoride to produce novel 5-fluoro-5-deoxy and 5-epi-fluoro-5-deoxy-4,6-di-O-(aminoglycosyl)-1,3-diaminocyclitol antibacterial agents.

Abstract: 1-N-(R-.beta.-amino-.alpha.-hydroxypropionyl) gentamicin B, 1-N-(R-.gamma.-amino-.alpha.-hydroxybutyryl) gentamicin B, 1-N-(R-.delta.-amino-.alpha.-hydroxyvaleryl) gentamicin B and the corresponding diastereoisomers derived from the respective S-aminohydroxy acids and the acid addition salts thereof exhibit substantial antibacterial activity, especially against strains of bacteria which are resistant to gentamicin B and acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: The microorganisms Micromonospora inyoensis 1550F-1G and M. purpurea strain 1124 each microbiologically convert tobramycin, kanamycin A, kanamycin B and dibekacin to their respective 3"-N-methyl and 3"-N-methyl-4"-C-methyl derivatives. The derivatives exhibit significant activity against representative gram positive and gram negative bacteria and may also be converted to other derivatives which have significant antibacterial activity.

Abstract: 2'-Hydroxy-2'-desamino-4,6-di-O-(aminoglycosyl)-1,3-diaminocyclitols having a 6'-amino function exhibit antibacterial activity and are prepared by reaction of the corresponding N-protected (except the 2'-amino)-4,6-di-O-(aminoglycosyl)-1,3-diaminocyclitol with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of tungstate ion, followed by cleavage of the thereby formed 2'-oximino derivative, thence reduction of the resulting 2'-oxo derivative and removal of the N-protecting groups.Preferred compounds are 1-N-(.omega.-amino-.alpha.-hydroxyalkanoyl)-2'-hydroxy-2'-desamino-4,6-di- O-(aminoglycosyl)-1,3-diaminocyclitols which exhibit antibacterial activity against bacteria resistant to the parent aminoglycoside.

Abstract: The aminocyclitol 2,5-dideoxystreptamine may be prepared by a novel two-step synthesis from cis-4,8-dioxatricyclo [5.1.0.0.sup.3,5 ]octane. The aminocyclitol and a novel intermediate in the synthesis thereof are utilized by a Micromonospora inyoensis (M. inoyensis strain 1550F-1G NRRL 5742) for the elaboration of a novel antibacterial agent designated Mutamicin 2.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel 1-N-X-aminoglycoside anti-bacterial agents produced from antibiotics elaborated by species of the genus Micromonospora wherein X is a member selected from the group consisting of S-3-amino-2-hydroxypropionyl and S-4-amino-2-hydroxybutyryl and S-5-amino-2-hydroxypentanoyl. Also disclosed are novel intermediates in the production of the foregoing.

Abstract: The aminocyclitol 2,5-dideoxystreptamine may be prepared by a novel two-step synthesis from cis-4,8-dioxatricyclo [5.1.0.0.sup.3,5 ]octane. The aminocyclitol and a novel intermediate in the synthesis thereof are utilized by a Micromonospora inyoensis (M. inoyensis strain 155OF-1G NRRL 5742) for the elaboration of a novel antibacterial agent designated Mutamicin 2.

Abstract: 1,2'-di-N-4,6-di-O-(aminoglycosyl)-1,3-diaminocyclitols and 1,6'-di-N-alkyl-4,6-di-O-(aminoglycosyl)-1,3-diaminocyclitols and their acid addition salts are valuable as antibacterial agents. Also disclosed are 2'-N-alkyl-4,6-di-O-(aminoglycosyl)-1,3-diaminocyclitol antibacterial agents which are also useful as intermediates in the preparation of the 1,2'-di-N-alkyl-4,6-di-O-(aminoglycosyl)-1,3-diaminocyclitols. Preferred compounds of this invention include 1,2'-di-N-ethylsisomicin and 1,6'-di-N-ethylsisomicin.

Abstract: 5-Deoxy-4,6-di-O-(aminoglycosyl)-1,3-diaminocyclitols, useful antibacterial agents, are prepared by the reaction of the corresponding 5-O-thioformyl-4,6-di-O-(aminoglycosyl)-1,3-diaminocyclitol having all amino functions and all primary and secondary hydroxyl groups protected, with an organotin hydride (preferably tri-n-butylstannane) in an inert aprotic solvent under an inert atmosphere at temperatures of at least about 100.degree. C, followed by removal of said hydroxyl and amino protecting groups.

Abstract: Described are 6'-N-alkyl derivatives of antibacterially active 4,6-di-O-(aminoglycosyl)-1,3-diaminocyclitols having a primary carbinamine at C-5' of which a preferred group are 6'-N-alkyl derivatives having 2 to 4 carbon atoms of 4-O-aminoglycosyl-6-O-garosaminyl-2-deoxystreptamines having a primary carbinamine at C-5', a particularly preferred compound being 6'-N-ethylsisomicin.The 6'-N-alkyl derivatives are prepared by the reaction of the corresponding 6'-N-unsubstituted aminoglycoside having protecting groups on all other amino functions with an aldehyde or a ketone, followed by the reaction in situ of the 6'-N-substituted intermediate thereby formed with a hydride reducing agent, then removal of any N-protecting groups.Pharmaceutical formulations comprising 6'-N-alkylaminoglycosides of the invention are described and the method for their use in treating bacterial infections.

Abstract: Micromonospora inyoensis strain 1550F-1G NRRL 5742 is incapable of producing antibiotics unless an aminocyclitol is added to the fermentation medium. When such a compound is added, mutamicins are produced, said mutamicins being analogs of known aminoglycoside antibiotics differing therefrom with respect to the aminocyclitol subunit.

Abstract: 1-N-Alkyl-Aminoglycoside-XK-88 derivatives, valuable as antibacterial agents, are prepared by the reaction of an acid addition salt of the corresponding 1-N-unsubstituted-Aminoglycoside-XK-88 antibacterial derivative or of a 2"-N-alkanoyl-Aminoglycoside-XK-88-5 derivative in an inert solvent, preferably a protic solvent containing water, with one equivalent of a hydride-donor reducing agent and with at least one equivalent of an aldehyde.The 2"-N-alkanoyl-Aminoglycoside-XK-88-5 intermediates are prepared by the reaction of a partially neutralized acid addition salt of Aminoglycoside-XK-88-5 with an acylating agent, and isolating the 2"-N-alkanoyl-Aminoglycoside-XK-88-5.

Abstract: 1-N-Alkyl-4,6-di-(aminoglycosyl)-1,3-diaminocyclitols, valuable as antibacterial agents, are prepared by treating an acid addition salt of a 4,6-di-(aminoglycosyl)-1,3-diamonocyclitol antibacterial agent in an inert solvent, preferably a protic solvent containing water, with one equivalent of a hydride donor reducing agent and with at least one equivalent of an aldehyde.The 1-N-alkyl-4,6-di-(aminoglycosyl)-1,3-diaminocyclitols are also prepared by treating the corresponding 1-N-acyl-4,6-di-(aminoglycosyl)-1,3-diaminocyclitol with an amide-reducing hydride reagent in an inert organic solvent.Other methods of preparing 1-N-alkyl-4,6-di-(aminoglycosyl)-1,3-diaminocyclitols include carrying out the foregoing processes with partially N-protected intermediates. Another useful process involves preparing a Schiff base of the 1-amino function of a partially N-protected 4,6-di-(aminoglycosyl)-1,3-diaminocyclitol followed by reduction of said Schiff base and removal of the N-protecting groups.

Abstract: 5-Epi-azido- and 5-epi-amino-4,6-di-O-(aminoglycosyl)-2,5-dideoxystreptamines and 1-N-alkyl derivatives thereof, valuable as antibacterial agents, are prepared from the corresponding 5-O-hydrocarbonsulfonyl (or substituted hydrocarbonsulfonyl)-4,6-di-O-(aminoglycosyl)-2-deoxystreptamine wherein all other hydroxyl functions and all amino functions are protected, by the reaction thereof with an alkali metal azide in an organic solvent followed by the reaction of the resulting 5-epi-azido-4,6-di-O-(aminoglycosyl)-2,5-dideoxystreptamine with base to remove the protecting groups, or with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst or with an alkali metal in liquid ammonia, and thence cleavage of any remaining hydroxyl and amino protecting groups in the thereby formed 5-epi-amino-4,6-di-O-(aminoglycosyl)-2,5-dideoxystreptamine or 1-N-alkyl derivative thereof.

Abstract: 5-Epi-4,6-di-O-(aminoglycosyl)-2-deoxystreptamines and 1-N-alkyl-5-epi-4,6-di-O-(aminoglycosyl)-2-deoxystreptamines, valuable as antibacterial agents, are prepared from the corresponding 5-O-hydrocarbonsulfonyl (or substituted hydrocarbonsulfonyl)-4,6-di-O-(aminoglycosyl)-2-deoxystreptamine wherein amino and hydroxyl functions are protected by groups susceptible to reductive cleavage or to basic or mild acid hydrolysis, by the reaction thereof with dimethylformamide at elevated temperatures, followed by removal of the protecting groups.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the preparation of certain gentamine derivatives, to their use as intermediates in the preparation of certain novel pseudotrisaccharides containing a gentamine moiety, and to the use of these pseudotrisaccharides as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Fermentation of Micromono spora purpurea NRRL 2953 under controlled aerobic conditions produces a plurality of antibiotic substances including gentamicin C.sub.2a which has been heretofore unknown and unrecognized. A method of isolating said antibiotic is described as are the chemical and biological properties of the same.