Abstract: Recombinant materials for the production of ? integrin protein characteristic of Manduca sexta are useful for screening pesticides for this moth.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus for targeting gene sequences having one or more phenotypic characteristics using a computer. One or more phenotypic characteristics are selected. A gene sequence is then selected that is known to have the selected phenotypic characteristics. In addition, one or more databases containing cataloged gene sequences are selected. The selected gene sequence is compared to the cataloged gene sequences, and any cataloged gene sequences that contain a portion of the selected gene sequence are extracted. The selected gene sequence is aligned to each portion of the extracted gene sequence and the extracted gene sequences are prioritized based on the alignment of the selected gene sequence. At least one of the prioritized gene sequences is selected based on one or more phenotypic criteria. Finally, one or more degenerate primers are designed to target the selected-prioritized gene sequences.

Abstract: A bacterial protein which converts 2-methyl citrate to 2-methyl isocitrate is a previously unknown target for antibacterial agents. The protein of this activity is associated with mucoid bacteria and inhibitors of production or activity of this protein in combination with propionic acid mitigate the virulence of these bacteria.

Abstract: A bacterial protein which converts 2-methyl citrate to 2-methyl isocitrate is a previously unknown target for antibacterial agents. The protein of this activity is associated with mucoid bacteria and inhibitors of production or activity of this protein in combination with propionic acid mitigate the virulence of these bacteria.

Abstract: A cDNA encoding a 200 kD receptor, BT-R2, from the pink boll worm, Pectinophora gossypiella, that binds specifically to a Bacillus thuringiensis toxin has been cloned, sequenced and characterized. The minimum toxin binding fragment has been identified. The BT-R2 cDNA permits the analysis of receptors in pink boll worm and other insects that affect crop growth and development, as well as, design assays for the cytotoxicity and binding affinity of potential pesticides. The clone and other methods described herein, permit the manipulation of natural and/or introduced homologous receptors and, thus, to specifically destroy organisms, tissues and/or cells of the target host.

Abstract: Recombinant materials for the production of ? integrin protein characteristic of Manduca sexta are useful for screening pesticides for this moth.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus for targeting gene sequences having one or more phenotypic characteristics using a computer. One or more phenotypic characteristics are selected. A gene sequence is then selected that is known to have the selected phenotypic characteristics. In addition, one or more databases containing cataloged gene sequences are selected. The selected gene sequence is compared to the cataloged gene sequences, and any cataloged gene sequences that contain a portion of the selected gene sequence are extracted. The selected gene sequence is aligned to each portion of the extracted gene sequence and the extracted gene sequences are prioritized based on the alignment of the selected gene sequence. At least one of the prioritized gene sequences is selected based on one or more phenotypic criteria. Finally, one or more degenerate primers are designed to target the selected-prioritized gene sequences.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus for targeting gene sequences having one or more phenotypic characteristics using a computer. One or more phenotypic characteristics are selected. A gene sequence is then selected that is known to have the selected phenotypic characteristics. In addition, one or more databases containing cataloged gene sequences are selected. The selected gene sequence is compared to the cataloged gene sequences, and any cataloged gene sequences that contain a portion of the selected gene sequence are extracted. The selected gene sequence is aligned to each portion of the extracted gene sequence and the extracted gene sequences are prioritized based on the alignment of the selected gene sequence. At least one of the prioritized gene sequences is selected based on one or more phenotypic criteria. Finally, one or more degenerate primers are designed to target the selected-prioritized gene sequences.

Abstract: A bacterial protein which converts 2-methyl citrate to 2-methyl isocitrate is a previously unknown target for antibacterial agents. The protein of this activity is associated with mucoid bacteria and inhibitors of production or activity of this protein in combination with propionic acid mitigate the virulence of these bacteria.

Abstract: A novel microorganism producing a nontoxic, non-antigenic exopolysaccharide is taught. The exopolysaccharide has neutral sugars migrating at the same rate as mannose, fucose, fructose and galactose, acidic sugars migrating at the same rate as fucose and amine sugars migrating at the same rate as glucose and fucose, and wherein the ratio of galactose:fucose:glucose:mannose is about 1:2:3:6. The microbe and the exopolysaccharide have uses as a biofilm in geologic applications and have several consumer uses as food and drug polymers and use as a plasma extender.

Abstract: A composition and method for killing fire ants is disclosed that includes the purified and activated Cry toxin from a novel strain of Bacillus thuringiensis, wherein the water soluble, partially purified, activated toxin is provided along with an attractant to kill the imported fire ant using a biodegradable, environmentally sound glycoprotein without a need for toxic chemicals.

Abstract: A novel microorganism producing a nontoxic, non-antigenic exopolysaccharide is taught. The exopolysaccharide has neutral sugars migrating at the same rate as mannose, fucose, fructose and galactose, acidic sugars migrating at the same rate as fucose and amine sugars migrating at the same rate as glucose and fucose, and wherein the ratio of galactose:fucose:glucose:mannose is about 1:2:3:6. The microbe and the exopolysaccharide have uses as a biofilm in geologic applications and have several consumer uses as food and drug polymers and use as a plasma extender.

Abstract: A cDNA encoding a 200 kD receptor, BT-R2, from the pink boll worm, Pectinophora gossypiella, that binds specifically to a Bacillus thuringiensis toxin has been cloned, sequenced and characterized. The minimum toxin binding fragment has been identified. The BT-R2 cDNA permits the analysis of receptors in pink boll worm and other insects that affect crop growth and development, as well as, design assays for the cytotoxicity and binding affinity of potential pesticides. The clone and other methods described herein, permit the manipulation of natural and/or introduced homologous receptors and, thus, to specifically destroy organisms, tissues and/or cells of the target host.

Abstract: A cDNA encoding a 200 kD receptor, BT-R2, from the pink boll worm, Pectinophora gossypiella, that binds specifically to a Bacillus thuringiensis toxin has been cloned, sequenced and characterized. The minimum toxin binding fragment has been identified. The BT-R2 cDNA permits the analysis of receptors in pink boll worm and other insects that affect crop growth and development, as well as, design assays for the cytotoxicity and binding affinity of potential pesticides. The clone and other methods described herein, permit the manipulation of natural and/or introduced homologous receptors and, thus, to specifically destroy organisms, tissues and/or cells of the target host.

Abstract: A nucleic acid derived from Bacillus thuringiensis contains a nucleotide sequence that encodes a polypeptide demonstrated to be toxic to fire ants.

Abstract: A composition and method for killing fire ants is disclosed that includes the purified and activated Cry toxin from a novel strain of Bacillus thuringiensis, wherein the water soluble, partially purified, activated toxin is provided along with an attractant to kill the imported fire ant using a biodegradable, environmentally sound glycoprotein without a need for toxic chemicals.