How Does <em>Bacillus thuringiensis</em> Crystallize Such a Large Diversity of Toxins?

How Does <em>Bacillus thuringiensis</em> Crystallize Such a Large Diversity of Toxins?

<i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> (<i>Bt</i>) is a natural crystal-making bacterium. <i>Bt</i> diversified into many subspecies that have evolved to produce crystals of hundreds of pesticidal proteins with radically different structures. Their crystalline form ensures...

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Main Authors: Guillaume Tetreau, Elena A. Andreeva, Anne-Sophie Banneville, Elke De Zitter, Jacques-Philippe Colletier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
pore-forming toxin (PFT)
pesticidal protein
bacteria
crystals
crystalline formulation
bioinsecticide
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/13/7/443

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