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Nucleic acid segments encoding modified bacillus thuringiensis coleopteran-toxic crystal proteins

US6060594A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 1997
Grant dateMay 9, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/925
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are nucleic acid segments comprising synthetically-modified genes encoding Coleopteran-toxic B. thuringiensis .delta.-endotoxins. Also disclosed are methods of using these genes for the recombinant expression of polypeptides, the preparation of vectors containing the genes, and methods for transforming suitable host cells.

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