A <i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> Chitin-Binding Protein is Involved in Insect Peritrophic Matrix Adhesion and Takes Part in the Infection Process

<i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> (Bt) is used for insect pest control, and its larvicidal activity is primarily attributed to Cry toxins. Other factors participate in infection, and limited information is available regarding factors acting on the peritrophic matrix (PM). This study aimed to...

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Main Authors: Jiaxin Qin, Zongxing Tong, Yiling Zhan, Christophe Buisson, Fuping Song, Kanglai He, Christina Nielsen-LeRoux, Shuyuan Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/12/4/252