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Polypeptide compositions toxic to coleopteran insects

US6063597A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 1997
Grant dateMay 16, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/325
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are Coleopteran-toxic B. thuringiensis .delta.-endotoxins, nucleic acid sequences, and transgenic plants expressing these genes. Methods of making and using these genes and proteins are disclosed as well as methods for the recombinant expression, and transformation of suitable host cells.

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