Inventors:
Gregory M. L. Patterson - Honolulu HI
Richard E. Moore - Honolulu HI
Shmuel Carmeli - Newe Monosson, IL
Charles D. Smith - Honolulu HI
Lucille H. Kimura - Honolulu HI
Assignee:
University of Hawaii - Honolulu HI
International Classification:
A61K 31335, C07D32100
Abstract:
Novel scytophycin compounds and compositions are disclosed, along with methods of making and using the new compounds. Methods for preparing the new scytophycin compounds from new strains of the blue-green algae Scytonema ocellatum, Scytonema burmanicum and purified cultures of the algae are also provided. The scytophycins are useful as anti-cancer agents, antifungal agents and for cell research purposes.