| 英文摘要: |
In 1941, at the Chinese National Epidemics Prevention Bureau (NEPB), which was temporarily stationed in Yunnan Province, researchers were keenly aware of the potential value of penicillin after they noticed the reports on its preparation and clinical tests by British scientists. Led by microbiologist Tang Feifan, the researchers started China’s own study of penicillin. They completed the whole flow of experimental work from selecting strains to harvesting production relying on the references they had received, and by adapting the processing methods described, even making their own equipment. Despite harsh conditions and lack of equipment, by 1944 they had successfully made batches of penicillin for clinical tests. Due to low output, however, the production of penicillin could not play an important role in clinical treatment at the time, but the experience gained by the research group had a profound influence on the development of antibiotic research and production in the future. |
