Vip3 toxins and methods of use
US7378493B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A40/146
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Novel Vip3C toxins that are highly active against European corn borer and other lepidopteran insect pests are disclosed. The Vip3C toxins can be expressed in various prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms including plants to control lepidopteran insects in various environments.
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