Abstract: Orthosomycins have been isolated from the fermentation broth of the microorganism Micromonospora Carbonacea var Africana designated SCC 2146. These compounds are antibacterial agents. Compositions and methods for treating bacterial infections are also described.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 21, 1996
Date of Patent:
July 14, 1998
Assignee:
Schering Corporation
Inventors:
Ronald A. Mierzwa, Min Chu, John K. Jenkins, Mahesh G. Patel