Abstract: The present invention is directed to a ribosome inactivating protein from maize. The protein is characterized by being in a single chain proRIP inactive form that can be converted into an active form by cleavage with proteases.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 11, 1990
Date of Patent:
September 28, 1993
Assignee:
DowElanco
Inventors:
Terence A. Walsh, Timothy D. Hey, Alice E. R. Morgan