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Bacillus thuringiensis P-2 toxin gene

US5196342A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 1990
Grant dateMar 23, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A40/146
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a crystalline protein toxin useful as a biological insecticide which is known as P-2 toxin, or P-2 delta-endotoxin and which is produced by Bacillus thuringiensis. More specifically, this invention relates to the cloning and expression in various microorganisms of the gene coding for the P-2 delta-endotoxin.

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