Abstract: The invention relates to novel derivatives of ergoline of the general formula 1 in which R1 together with the two adjacent N atoms is the residue of a diamine and R4 together with the two adjacent carbonyl groups is the residue of a dicarboxylic acid. R2, R3, R6, R7, R8 can be H or an organic radical. R7 and R8 are H or together are a bond. The compounds show a strong antihypertensive effect. These effects moreover occur after intravenous and enteral administration even at dosages in the region of a few &mgr;g/kg (body weight). The compounds can accordingly be used as pharmaceuticals for hypertensive diseases in human medicine.

Abstract: Carbohydrate-containing polymers which can have an HLB* of from about 10 to about 20 are disclosed. The compounds comprise a hydrophilic polymer portion, a carbohydrate portion comprising from 1 to about 20 naturally occurring, identical or different, monosaccharide units, at least one bifunctional spacer coupling the carbohydrate portion to the hydrophilic polymer portion, and a potentiator moiety. The potentiator moiety can be is a crosslinking moiety located within the hydrophilic polymer or a hydrophobic, hydrophilic or ionic moiety. Processes for the preparation and use of such polymers are also disclosed.

Abstract: L-tertiary-Leucine and L-phosphinothricine are obtainable by transamination of the corresponding keto acids as a precursor in the presence of amino acids as amino group donors. The reaction is preferably carried out with microorganisms or their transaminases.

Abstract: L-tertiary-Leucine and L-phosphinothricine are obtainable by transamination of the corresponding keto acids as a precursor in the presence of amino acids as amino group donors. The reaction is preferably carried out with microorganisms or their transaminases.

Abstract: Selection of Streptomyces viridochromogenes DSM 4112 for resistance to phosphinothricyl-alanyl-alanine (PTT) results in PTT-resistance selectants. The DNA fragment which carries the phosphinothricin(PTC)-resistance gene is obtained from the total DNA of these selectants by cutting with BamHI, cloning of a fragment 4.0 kb in size, and selection for PTT resistance. This gene is suitable for the production of PTC-resistant plants, and as a resistance marker and for the selective N-acetylation of the L-form of racemic PTC.

Abstract: Process for the biotechnological preparation of L-thienylalanines in enantiomerically pure form from 2-hydroxy-3-thienylacrylic acids, and their use.L-Thienylalanines are prepared via the hydantoin or the azlactone route. The starting substances used for the biotransformation are 2-hydroxy-3-thienylacrylic acids. The innovative step consists in the transamination of the enol form of the 2-hydroxy-3-thienylacrylic acids to give L-thienylalanines with the aid of biotransformation. The transaminiation is carried out in the presence of L-aspartic acid or L-glutamic acid as amino donor.

Abstract: L-tertiary-Leucine and L-phosphinothricine are obtainable by transamination of the corresponding keto acids as a precursor in the presence of amino acids as amino group donors. The reaction is preferably carried out with microorganisms or their transaminases.

Abstract: Process for the biotechnological preparation of L-thienylalanines in enantiomerically pure form from 2-hydroxy-3-thienylacrylic acidsL-Thienylalanines are prepared via the hydantoin or the azlactone route. The starting substances used for the biotransformation are 2-hydroxy-3-thienylacrylic acids. The innovative step consists in the transamination of the enol form of the 2-hydroxy-3-thienylacrylic acids to give L-thienylalanines with the aid of biotransformation. The transaminiation is carried out in the presence of L-aspartic acid or L-glutamic acid as amino donor.

Abstract: Selection of Streptomyces viridochromogenes DSM 4112 for resistance to phosphinothricyl-alanyl-alanine (PTT) results in PTT-resistance selectants. The DNA fragment which carries the phosphinothricin(PTC)-resistance gene is obtained from the total DNA of these selectants by cutting with BamHI, cloning of a fragment 4.0 kb in size, and selection for PTT resistance. This gene is suitable for the production of PTC-resistant plants, and as a resistance marker and for the selective N-acetylation of the L-form of racemic PTC.

Abstract: Secondary-metabolite biosynthesis genes from actinomycetes, method of isolating them, and their use.The invention concerns secondary-metabolite biosynthesis genes from actinomycetes, a method of isolating secondary-metabolite and, in particular, 6-deoxy-sugar biosynthesis genes, from actinomycetes using the gene probes strD, strE, strL and strM gene probes from Streptomyces griseus DSM40236, and structurally related genes, as gene probes for detecting the genes snoT (coding for amphotheronolide B-dTDP-D-mycosaminyl transferase), snoD (coding for dTDP-D-glucose synthase) and snoM (coding for dTDP-4-keto-6-deoxy-D-glucose isomerase), or one or more secondary-metabolite biosynthesis genes from actinomycetes. The invention also concerns the use of secondary-metabolite biosynthesis genes thus isolated.

Abstract: Penicillium cultures capable of producing 10-member ring lactones.It is possible with the aid of Penicillium strains to prepare new 10-membered ring lactones having a pharmacological action.

Abstract: L-Thienylalanines are prepared via the hydantoin or the azlactone route. The starting substances used for the biotransformation are 2-hydroxy-3-thienylacrylic acids. The innovative step consists in the transamination of the enol form of the 2-hydroxy-3-thienylacrylic acids to give L-thienylalanines with the aid of biotransformation. The transaminiation is carried out in the presence of L-aspartic acid or L-glutamic acid as amino donor.

Abstract: Carbohydrate-containing polymers which can have an HLB* of from about 10 to about 20 are disclosed. The compounds comprise a hydrophilic polymer portion, a carbohydrate portion comprising from 1 to about 20 naturally occurring, identical or different, monosaccharide units, at least one bifunctional spacer coupling the carbohydrate portion to the hydrophilic polymer portion, and a potentiator moiety. The potentiator moiety can be is a crosslinking moiety located within the hydrophilic polymer or a hydrophobic, hydrophilic or ionic moiety. Processes for the preparation and use of such polymers are also disclosed.

Abstract: Polyvinylamine derivatives having hydrophilic centers, processes for their preparation and the use of the compounds as a medicament, active compound carrier and foodstuff auxiliary.Polyvinylamine derivatives containing hydrophilic centers, of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, X, w, x, y and z have the meanings given, and a process for their preparation, and the use of these compounds as medicaments, active compound carriers and foodstuff auxiliaries are described. Highly pure polyvinylamines having the recurring unit of the formula Ia ##STR2## the preparation of which is likewise described, are used in particular as starting substances for the preparation.

Abstract: A process for the stereoselective preparation of 5-substituted .delta.-lactones of the formulae Ia, Ib, Ic and Id ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a straight-chain or branched alkyl or alkenyl group or methylhydroxy, novel 5-substituted .delta.-lactones and novel intermediates, and use thereof as pharmaceuticals having cholesterol synthesis-inhibiting action, fragrances and flavorings is described.

Abstract: Selection of Streptomyces viridochromogenes DSM 4112 for resistance to phosphinothricyl-alanyl-alanine (PTT) results in PTT-resistance selectants. The DNA fragment which carries the phosphinothricin(PTC)-resistance gene is obtained from the total DNA of these selectants by cutting with BamHI, cloning of a fragment 4.0 kb in size, and selection for PTT resistance. This gene is suitable for the production of PTC-resistant plants, and as a resistance marker and for the selective N-acetylation of the L-form of racemic PTC.

Abstract: It is possible with the aid of various Streptomycetes species to prepare new compounds having a furan or lactone structure. These compounds have a pharmacological, especially antibiotic, action.

Abstract: The compound of the formula ##STR1## in which, independently of one another, R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen or hydroxyl,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are hydroxyl,R.sup.5 is hydrogen, hydroxyl or an oxo group, andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3, and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, can each together form a double bond,has hypolipemic properties and is used for the preparation of a pharmaceutical for lowering serum cholesterol.

Abstract: Novel macrolactones with pharmacological effects can be prepared with the aid of Streptoverticillium and Streptomycetes strains.

Abstract: Streptomyces parvullus, DSM 3816, produces on aerobic fermentation new antibiotics which are distinguished by antimicrobial activity even after derivatization.