Patent number: 6765127
Invertebrate intestinal mucin cDNA and related products and methods
Original Assignee: Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research, Inc.
Field of technology: Biotech
Patent granted on: Tue, 20 Jul 2004
Abstract
The invention represents the disclosure of an insect intestinal mucin (IIM) protein. The IIM protein was been identified and cloned using Trichoplusia ni larva. The cDNA and amino acid sequences have been determined and are disclosed. These sequences are useful for the production of transgenic cells, including plant cells, having insecticidal activity.