Insecticidal polypeptides and methods of use thereof

Details Insecticidal polypeptides and methods of use thereof Insecticidal polypeptides and methods of use thereof

2008-04-08

2008-04-08

Ibrahim, Medina A. (Department: 1638)

Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins;

Peptides of 3 to 100 amino acid residues

C435S235100, C435S243000, C435S267000, C435S041000, C530S858000

Reexamination Certificate

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07354993

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to isolated insecticidal polypeptides expressed in the venom gland of spiders of the generaAtraxandHadronychehave been described. Methods of treating insects, insect larvae, and plants with the insecticidal polypeptides are also described.

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International Search Report; International Application No. PCT/US2005/040139; International Filing Date Nov. 4, 2005; Applicant's File Reference; UCT-0070-PCT; Date of Mailing May 7, 2006.

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