Studies towards the efficient isolation and purification of analogues of amphotericin B from Streptomyces nodosus

Amphotericin B, produced by Streptomyces nodosus, is a medically important antifungal that is also active against Leishmania parasites. However, its use is severely limited by its toxicity. Treatment would be much more effective if non-toxic analogues of amphotericin B were available. Genetic manipu...

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Main Author: Ibrahim, Odubunmi Olajumoke
Other Authors: Rawlings, Bernard
Published: University of Leicester 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.593686