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ATP-Binding Cassette Subfamily A Member 2 is a Functional Receptor for Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2A Toxins in Bombyx mori, but not for Cry1A, Cry1C, Cry1D, Cry1F, or Cry9A Toxins.
Toxins - 6 Feb 2020
Li Xiaoyi, Miyamoto Kazuhisa, Takasu Yoko, Wada Sanae, Iizuka Tetsuya, Adegawa Satomi, Sato Ryoichi, Watanabe Kenji
Abstract excerpt
: Cry toxins are insecticidal proteins produced by Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). They are used commercially to control insect pests since they are very active in specific insects and are harmless to the environment and human health. The gene encoding ATP-binding cassette subfamily A member 2 (ABCA2) was identified in an analysis of Cry2A toxin resistance genes. However, we do not have direct evidence for the role...
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