Bacillus thuringiensis Toxins: An Overview of Their Biocidal Activity
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a Gram positive, spore-forming bacterium that synthesizes parasporal crystalline inclusions containing Cry and Cyt proteins, some of which are toxic against a wide range of insect orders, nematodes and human-cancer cells. These toxins have been successfully used as bio...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-12-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/6/12/3296 |