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Hybrid gene incorporating a DNA fragment containing a gene coding for an insecticidal protein, plasmids, transformed cyanobacteria expressing such protein and method for use as a biocontrol agent

AssigneeBoard of Trustees operating Michigan State University

InventorsMark A. Vaeck, Wipa Chungjatupornchai, Lee McIntosh

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Abstract

The instant invention is drawn to plasmid p1BN10 harbored in E. coli DSM 4020 and coding for a Bacillus thuringiensis endotoxin (Bt8 toxin) fused in frame to the neo gene of pBR322.

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A plasmid p1BN10 harbored in E. coli K12.DELTA.H1.DELTA.trp having been deposited in DSM under the accession number 4020.

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Application: 07/021,405Filed 4 Mar 1987
Granted: 14 May 1996
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C12N 15/74
Introduction of foreign genetic material using vectors; Vectors; Use of hosts therefor; Regulation of expression: vectors or expression systems…
C07K 14/325
From Bacillus: bacillus thuringiensis crystal peptides, i.e. delta-endotoxins
C12N 1/205
Bacteria; Culture media therefor: bacterial isolates
C12P 1/04
Preparation of compounds or compositions, not provided for in groups C12P3/00 - C12P39/00, by using microorganisms or enzymes: by using bacteria

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