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HYVEBIO: Insecticide based on a natural protein

Description

Production in a heterologous system of proteins naturally present in a living being.

Insecticide active by injection on larvae and by ingestion on adults.

Peptide sequences have been identified and are not listed in known Proteins.

Benefits:

  • Promising alternative to current insecticides :
    • diversification for fighting insect pests
    • Insecticide based on a biomolecule
    • Production by yeast or bacteria currently being validate
  • Active molecule from 70ng per individual
  • Molecule whose structure should make it possible to specifically target insect pests

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Fields

Ecology / Environment

Sectors

Environment & Construction