Crystal structure of a Vip3B family insecticidal protein reveals a new fold and a unique tetrameric assembly
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DOI: 10.1002/pro.3803
Abstract: Vegetatively expressed insecticidal proteins (VIPs) produced by Bacillus thuringiensis fall into several classes of which the third, VIP3, is known for their activity against several key Lepidopteran pests of commercial broad acre crops and because… read more here.
Keywords: protein; crystal structure; structure vip3b; structure ... See more keywords
Interaction between toxin crystals and vegetative insecticidal proteins of Bacillus thuringiensis in lepidopteran larvae
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DOI: 10.1007/s10526-017-9828-6
Abstract: Insecticides based on crystalline toxins of Bacillus thuringiensis are very good biological plant protection products. However, the spectrum of activity of some toxins is narrow or resistance among insects has been developed. We tested the… read more here.
Keywords: toxin crystals; vegetative insecticidal; interaction toxin; insecticidal proteins ... See more keywords
Disabled insecticidal proteins: A novel tool to understand differences in insect receptor utilization.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ibmb.2018.12.006
Abstract: The development of insect resistance to pesticides via natural selection is an acknowledged agricultural issue. Likewise, resistance development in target insect populations is a significant challenge to the durability of crop traits conferring insect protection… read more here.
Keywords: proteins novel; novel tool; dip; disabled insecticidal ... See more keywords
The sequence, structural, and functional diversity within a protein family and implications for specificity and safety: The case for ETX_MTX2 insecticidal proteins.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jip.2016.05.007
Abstract: The need for sustainable insect pest control is driving the investigation and discovery of insecticidal proteins outside of the typical 3-domain Cry protein family from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). Examples include Cry35 and Cry51 that belong… read more here.
Keywords: etx mtx2; sequence structural; safety; insecticidal proteins ... See more keywords
Environmental Behaviors of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Insecticidal Proteins and Their Effects on Microbial Ecology
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DOI: 10.3390/plants11091212
Abstract: Bt proteins are crystal proteins produced by Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) in the early stage of spore formation that exhibit highly specific insecticidal activities. The application of Bt proteins primarily includes Bt transgenic plants and Bt… read more here.
Keywords: bacillus thuringiensis; ecology; insecticidal proteins; transgenic plants ... See more keywords