"Patulin"

File belonging to T R G Bennett, containing:

H Raistrick et al, "Patulin in the common cold: collaborative research on a derivative of Penicillium patulum Bainier," reprinted from The Lancet (20 November, 1943), p. 625;

copy extract of letter (15 August, 1945) from Assistant Director of Agriculture, Nigeria, reporting on experiments conducted with Patulin to prevent the 'damping-off' of seedlings - no effect reported;

report on Patulin chemistry and nomenclature by A J Ewins (26 April, 1944), "to be considered at the May Board Meeting";

"Report from Dr Frazer on Patulin patent and trade mark position as at 17th April, 1944";

brief report from F Prescott (Secretary, Clinical Advisory Sub-Committee) on the clinical use of Patulin, concluding that "Patulin is too toxic for clinical use";

production statement (31 March, 1944) - total manufactured 8,482g;

"Statement of 'Tercinin' brand patulin distributed by British Drug Houses up to 29.2.44";

draft letter (31 January, 1944) to recipients of Patulin reports - "we propose to send a copy of the Lancet Patulin Reports to each of our Overseas Companies and Branches together with this covering letter";

"Production Report on Tercinin December 2nd -31st, 1943" from British Drug Houses Ltd, M W Research Laboratory.

1943-1945

1 file

Copyright assigned to the Wellcome Trust