Biological insect control agents and methods of use
Patent 5352451 Issued on October 4, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 4, 2011. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
October 4, 2011. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 656179 filed on 02/28/1991US Classes:424/93.2, Genetically modified micro-organism, cell, or virus (e.g., transformed, fused, hybrid, etc.)435/235.1, VIRUS OR BACTERIOPHAGE, EXCEPT FOR VIRAL VECTOR OR BACTERIOPHAGE VECTOR; COMPOSITION THEREOF; PREPARATION OR PURIFICATION THEREOF; PRODUCTION OF VIRAL SUBUNITS; MEDIA FOR PROPAGATING435/456The polynucleotide is encapsidated within a virus or viral coatExaminersPrimary: Schwartz, Richard A.Assistant: Mosher, Mary E. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA01N 063/00C12N 007/01 C12N 015/00 AbstractInsect control agents comprising genes encoding proteins affecting the growth, development or behavior of an insect are provided. The gene is either activated to prevent insect molting and pupation or is inactivated to reduce the feeding behavior, inhibit growth and result in the earlier death of the insect host. Such an insect control agent is exemplified by a baculovirus in which the gene encoding ecdysteriod glucosyltransferase has been inactivated. Additionally, such baculoviruses may be further modified to express a protein which affects ecdysis. Methods for producing the insect control agent and methods of controlling insects by exposing them to the insect control agent are also included.Other References
Field of SearchVIRUS OR BACTERIOPHAGE, EXCEPT FOR VIRAL VECTOR OR BACTERIOPHAGE VECTOR; COMPOSITION THEREOF; PREPARATION OR PURIFICATION THEREOF; PRODUCTION OF VIRAL SUBUNITS; MEDIA FOR PROPAGATINGBy serial passage of virus VECTOR, PER SE (E.G., PLASMID, HYBRID PLASMID, COSMID, VIRAL VECTOR, BACTERIOPHAGE VECTOR, ETC.) BACTERIOPHAGE VECTOR, ETC.) |
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