Materials and methods for control of pests
AssigneesThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, University of Florida
InventorsDov Borovsky, David A. Carlson
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Abstract
The subject invention concerns novel peptides which have the property of interfering with the biosynthesis of the enzyme trypsin. This property enables the use of these peptides to, for example, inhibit the formation of progeny in blood-ingesting insects, since trypsin is an essential enzyme for food digestion which provides the essential building blocks for egg development in such insects.
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An isolated peptide having an amino acid sequence consisting of SEQ ID NO. 1, or a salt or derivative thereof wherein said derivative is an acid addition salt or a methyl or ethyl ester of said amino acid sequence.
A pesticidal composition comprising an isolated peptide and a carrier, wherein said peptide has an amino acid sequence consisting of SEQ ID NO. 1, or a salt or derivative thereof, wherein said derivative is an acid addition salt or a methyl or ethyl ester of said amino acid sequence.
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