Abstract: An animal growth promoter, efomycin G, is obtained by culturing Streptomycetes strain BS 1261. Efomycin G has the following properties:(a) The empirical formula: C.sub.53 H.sub.86 O.sub.18(b) The mass spectrum (fast atom bombardment) Molecular weight+Na.sup.+ : 1033(c) The .sup.1 H-nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum, stated in parts per million, shown in FIG. 1.(d) The .sup.13 C-nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum, stated in parts per million shown in FIG. 2, with chemical shifts of the CC-NMR signals as follows:______________________________________ 170.0 77.9 65.9 32.9 7.0 145.4 73.4 48.5 19.4 144.7 71.2 43.6 19.1 131.9 70.6 41.9 16.8 121.1 70.1 41.1 16.7 99.6 69.9 38.8 15.1 99.5 66.9 38.5 13.4 93.6 66.5 36.2 9.0 93.3 66.4 33.0 8.9 ______________________________________ (ppm values are relative to tetramethylsilane at 0 ppm)(e) A UV absorption maximum at 251-254 nm in methanolic solution(f) The structure according to FIG. 3.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a new method for killing and controlling worms (Helminths), new formulations for killing and controlling worms in animals, new chemical compounds, and a new synthesis of northern hemisphere intermediates for the synthesis of milbemycin and avermectin macrolides.

Abstract: Novel lysine esters used as absorption enhancing agents for gastrointestinally and rectally administered drugs. Also provided are processes for preparation of said lysine ester compounds as well as pharmaceutical formulations and methods for their use as absorption enhancing agents.

Abstract: The invention includes certain 3,4,5-trihydroxypiperidine compounds, methods for their preparation, compositions containing said 3,4,5-trihydroxypiperidine compounds and methods for the use of said compounds and compositions.The subject matter of the invention is useful against diabetes, hyperlipaemia and adiposity as well as in animal nutrition.

Abstract: Topical pharmaceutical compositions, containing clindamycin phosphate, a zinc fatty acid salt, such as zinc acetate, and a non-aqueous vehicle, are disclosed. The compositions provide antibiotic performance and are present as physically stable, aesthetically-pleasing, clear, ringing gels, without requiring the use of conventional gelling agents. The method of topically treating clindamycin responsive dermatoses, such as acne, using these compositions is also disclosed.

Abstract: A 1,4-dihydropyridine derivative of the formula ##STR1## in which R and R.sub.1 each independently is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.12 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkoxy, halogen, nitro, trifluoromethyl, ##STR2## X is oxygen or sulphur, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each independently is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, amino or nitro, andR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each independently is hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 -alkinyl radical which is optionally substituted by halogen, hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, amino, mono- and di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino, carbo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy and/or nitro, a C.sub.3 to C.sub.6 -membered cycloalkyl radical, a phenyl radical which is optionally substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, halogen, amino and/or nitro, or a phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl radical, or a carbohydrate radical which is optionally bonded via a C.