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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Main Authors: Leopoldo Palma, Delia Muñoz, Colin Berry, Jesús Murillo, Primitivo Caballero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-12-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/6/12/3296