Claims for Patent: 5,514,650

Summary for Patent: 5,514,650

Title:	Aza cyclohexapeptide compounds
Abstract:	Ceretain aza cyclohexapeptide compounds have been found to have superior antibiotic properties. Novel processes for their preparation are also described.
Inventor(s):	Balkovec; James M. (North Plainfield, NJ), Black; Regina M. (Cranford, NJ), Bouffard; Frances A. (Scotch Plains, NJ)
Assignee:	Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, NJ)
Application Number:	08/298,479
Patent Claims:	1. An antimicrobial composition comprising a compound selected from the group consisting of ##STR19## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. 2. A method for controlling mycotic infections comprising administering to a mammalian subject in need of treatment, an antimycotic amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of ##STR20## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 3. A method for controlling Pneumocystis pneumonia in immune-compromised patients comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of ##STR21## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.