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Ion channel properties of delta endotoxins

US5071654A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 1989
Grant dateDec 10, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/825
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to an in vitro method for measuring the toxicity of a delta-endotoxin of Bacillus thuringiensis by evaluating the ability of said endotoxin to form an ion channel in a phospholipid vesicle.

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