Broad-spectrum δ-endotoxins and method and kit for detecting same and for detecting polynucleotides encoding same
US7927598B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/902
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are novel synthetically-modified B. thuringiensis chimeric crystal proteins having improved insecticidal activity against coleopteran, dipteran and lepidopteran insects. Also disclosed are the nucleic acid segments encoding these novel peptides. 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. Transformed host cells and transgenic plants expressing the modified endotoxin are also aspects of the invention.
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