Preparation of Prodigiosin-like Pigments for Antimalarial Testing.

Abstract

By fermentation using Streptomyces longisporus ruber 3762, Actinomadura madurae R-39 and A. pelletieri 610 we have prepared and purified 500 mg. each of 3 basic pigments for antimalarial testing. These red pigments have similar, rather unusual chemical structures, including 3 pyrrole rings as well as a large carbocyclic ring. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 15, 1972
Accession Number
AD0758178

Entities

People

  • Nancy N. Gerber

Organizations

  • Rutgers University–New Brunswick

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agrochemicals
  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Antimalarials
  • Antiparasitic Agents
  • Biocides
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Exothermic Reactions
  • Fermentation
  • Fungicides
  • Pesticides
  • Pharmacologic Actions
  • Prodigiosin

Readers

  • Molecular Genetics
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Parasitology and Pharmacology of Malaria.