Studies on the production of antiviral antibiotics by actinomycetes

The textbook "Studies on the production of antiviral antibiotics by actinomycetes" offers a comprehensive examination of the development of antiviral antibiotics produced by actinomycetes. It highlights the challenges in developing medications against viral infections, which are often due to the reliance on host cells. The book describes the discovery of the Streptomyces microflavus strain No. 2445, isolated in 1995, which serves as a source for the valuable anti-herpetic agent Fattiviracin. This study presents at least 13 derivatives of Fattiviracin identified through HPLC. The author, Masaru Uyeda, documents the purification, structural elucidation, and biological activities of these derivatives, as well as the biosynthesis of the main product FV-8. This book is aimed at professionals and students in the fields of mathematics and natural sciences who are interested in the development of new antiviral therapies.