Antibiotic prenomycin and process of producing the same

摘要

This invention relates to a new phosphorous-containing antibiotic designated 901A, and is hereafter known as Prenomycin. The antibiotic is produced by culturing the microorganism Streptomyces ambofaciens. Prenomycin possesses antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. This invention relates to a new antibiotic substance, to methods for its use, production by fermentation and also to methods for its concentration, purification and isolation.