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DNA encoding peptide hormone that inhibits digestion in insects

US5629196A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 1995
Grant dateMay 13, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N43/36
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The subject invention concerns novel peptides which have the property of interfering with the biosynthesis of the enzyme trypsin. This property enables the use of these peptides to, for example, inhibit the formation of progeny in blood-ingesting insects, since trypsin is an essential enzyme for food digestion which provides the essential building blocks for egg development in such insects.

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