High threonine derivatives of .alpha.-hordothionin

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1997-03-26

1999-03-23

Robinson, Douglas W.

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Micro-organism, tissue cell culture or enzyme using process...

Recombinant dna technique included in method of making a...

514 12, 514 2, 530324, 536 236, 435419, 435423, 435424, 435425, 435426, 4352523, C12N 1509, C12N 1529, C12N 1582, C07K 1400

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ABSTRACT:
Derivatives of .alpha.-hordothionin made by position-specific substitution with threonine residues provide threonine in plants.

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