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Hybrid diphtheria-B.t. pesticidal toxins

US5290914A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 1988
Grant dateMar 1, 1994
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/55
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention concerns novel hybrid pesticidal toxins. These toxins are expressed as the fusion protein of a chimeric gene. Specifically exemplified is a novel B.t. hybrid toxin. These novel toxins have increased toxicity against target pests. The invention also concerns a process for preparing a hybrid virus having an altered insect host range.

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