Current advances on Vip3 highlight the promising potential of bacterial insecticidal proteins.

Authors :: Jiang K
Gao X
Source :: Trends in microbiology [Trends Microbiol] 2024 Aug; Vol. 32 (8), pp. 732-735. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 19.
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: Biological control, based on microbial insecticidal proteins, has become an important strategy for sustainable pest management. This forum discusses recent advancements and research strategies of the bacterial insecticidal protein vegetative insecticidal protein 3 (Vip3), aiming to provide valuable insights for future investigations on Vip3 and other insecticidal proteins.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of interests X.G. and K.J. are co-inventors of the patent ZL 2022 1 0503231.9.<br /> (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Animals
Bacillus thuringiensis metabolism
Bacillus thuringiensis genetics
Bacterial Proteins metabolism
Bacterial Proteins genetics
Pest Control, Biological methods
Insecticides pharmacology

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