Abstract

The present invention relates to natural or natural-like analogues of insect pyrokinin neuropeptide [Hy]-SPPYSPPFSPRL-[NH2] (SEQ ID NO:2) having activity against insects, for example hemipteran, dipteran, lepidopteran and/or coleopteran insects, such as aphids, moths and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/435 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
• A01N 37/46 - N-acyl derivatives
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

Abstract

The invention relates to recombinant expression constructs comprising a polynucleotide encoding at least one insecticidal neuropeptide, or a precursor peptide thereof, operably linked to a polynucleotide comprising a promoter suitable for expression in a microorganism. The invention also relates to insecticidal neuropeptide precursors, improved methods of their production and use in plant protection. Composition comprising concatemers of insecticidal neuropeptides or precursor peptides thereof are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 63/50 - Isolated enzymesIsolated proteins
• C07K 14/435 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
• C12N 15/62 - DNA sequences coding for fusion proteins
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

The present invention relates to natural or natural-like analogues of insect pyrokinin neuropeptide [Pyr]-AIMARPQVPRL-[NH2](SEQ ID NO:2) having activity against insects, for example hemipteran, dipteran, lepidopteran, blattodean and/or coleopteran insects, such as aphids, moths and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 43/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom five-membered rings
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

Abstract

The present invention relates to natural or natural-like analogues of insect pyrokinin neuropeptide [Hy]-NADEDQQQSVDFTPRL-[NH2] (SEQ ID NO:2) having activity against insects, for example hemipteran, dipteran, lepidopteran, blattodean and/or coleopteran insects, such as aphids, moths and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 63/50 - Isolated enzymesIsolated proteins
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

Abstract

The present invention relates to natural or natural-like analogues of insect pyrokinin neuropeptide [Hy]-GGSMTFSPRL-[NH2] (SEQ ID NO:2) having activity against insects, for example hemipteran, dipteran, lepidopteran, blattodean and/or coleopteran insects, such as aphids, moths and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 63/50 - Isolated enzymesIsolated proteins
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

Abstract

The present invention relates to natural or natural-like analogues of insect adipokinetic hormone (AKH) neuropeptide [Pyr]-LTFTSSWGG-[NH2] (SEQ ID NO:2) having activity against insects, for example hemipteran, dipteran, lepidopteran and/or coleopteran insects, such as aphids, moths and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 63/50 - Isolated enzymesIsolated proteins
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

Abstract

The present invention relates to natural or natural-like analogues of insect pyrokinin neuropeptides and AKH neuropeptides, and combinations thereof, having activity against insects, for example hemipteran, dipteran, lepidopteran, blattodean and/or coleopteran insects, such as aphids, moths and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 63/50 - Isolated enzymesIsolated proteins
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

Abstract

The present invention relates to insect neuropeptide compounds of the Pyrokinin family, and analogues thereof, having activity against insects, for example hemipteran, dipteran, lepidopteran, blattodea and/or coleopteran insects, such as aphids and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids
• A01N 37/46 - N-acyl derivatives
• C07K 7/08 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 12 to 20 amino acids
• C07K 14/00 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to insect neuropeptide compounds of the AKH family, and analogues thereof, having activity against insects, for example hemipteran, dipteran, lepidopteran, blattodea and/or coleopteran insects, such as aphids and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids
• A01N 37/46 - N-acyl derivatives
• A01N 43/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom five-membered rings
• A01N 43/38 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom five-membered rings condensed with carbocyclic rings
• A01N 47/44 - GuanidineDerivatives thereof
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides
• C07K 7/08 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 12 to 20 amino acids

Abstract

The present invention relates to bifunctional insect neuropeptide compounds and analogues thereof, having activity against insects, for example hemipteran, dipteran, lepidopteran, blattodea and/or coleopteran insects, such as aphids and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids
• A01N 37/46 - N-acyl derivatives
• A01N 43/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom five-membered rings
• A01N 43/38 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom five-membered rings condensed with carbocyclic rings
• A01N 47/44 - GuanidineDerivatives thereof
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides
• C07K 7/08 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 12 to 20 amino acids

Abstract

2] (SEQ ID NO:2) having activity against insects, for example hemipteran, dipteran, lepidopteran, blattodean and/or coleopteran insects, such as aphids, moths and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 63/50 - Isolated enzymesIsolated proteins
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

Abstract

The present invention relates to natural or natural-like analogues of insect pyrokinin neuropeptides and AKH neuropeptides, and combinations thereof, having activity against insects, for example hemipteran, dipteran, lepidopteran, blattodean and/or coleopteran insects, such as aphids, moths and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 63/50 - Isolated enzymesIsolated proteins
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

Abstract

2] (SEQ ID NO:2) having activity against insects, for example hemipteran, dipteran, lepidopteran, blattodean and/or coleopteran insects, such as aphids, moths and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 63/50 - Isolated enzymesIsolated proteins
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

Abstract

2] (SEQ ID NO:2) having activity against insects, for example hemipteran, dipteran, lepidopteran and/or coleopteran insects, such as aphids, moths and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/435 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
• A01N 37/46 - N-acyl derivatives
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

Abstract

2] (SEQ ID NO: 2) having activity against insects, for example hemipteran, dipteran, lepidopteran, blattodean and/or coleopteran insects, such as aphids, moths and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 38/00 - Medicinal preparations containing peptides
• A01N 43/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom five-membered rings
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

Abstract

The present invention relates to natural or natural-like analogues of insect adipokinetic hormone (AKH) neuropeptide [Pyr]-LTFTSSWGG-[NH2] (SEQ ID NO:2) having activity against insects, for example hemipteran, dipteran, lepidopteran and/or coleopteran insects, such as aphids, moths and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides
• A01N 63/50 - Isolated enzymesIsolated proteins

Abstract

2] (SEQ ID NO:2) having activity against insects, for example hemipteran, dipteran, lepidopteran and/or blattodean insects, such as aphids, moths and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids
• A01N 37/46 - N-acyl derivatives
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

Abstract

The present invention relates to natural or natural-like analogues of insect kinin neuropeptide [Hy]-KVKFSAWG-[NH2] (SEQ ID NO:2) having activity against insects, for example hemipteran, dipteran, lepidopteran and/or blattodean insects, such as aphids, moths and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 37/46 - N-acyl derivatives
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

Abstract

The present invention relates to natural or natural-like analogues of insect kinin neuropeptide [Hy]-PAFSSWG-[NH2] (SEQ ID NO:2) having activity against insects, for example hemipteran, dipteran, lepidopteran and/or blattodean insects, such as aphids, moths and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

Abstract

2] (SEQ ID NO:2) having activity against insects, for example hemipteran, dipteran, lepidopteran and/or blattodean insects, such as aphids, moths and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids
• A01N 37/46 - N-acyl derivatives
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

Abstract

The present invention relates to analogues of insect neuropeptides having activity against insects, such as insects of the order diptera, hemiptera, blattodea and/or lepidoptera, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids
• C07K 7/08 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 12 to 20 amino acids
• A01N 37/46 - N-acyl derivatives

Abstract

The present invention relates to analogues of insect neuropeptides having activity against insects, such as hemipteran, dipteran and/or lepidopteran insects, such as aphids and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 37/46 - N-acyl derivatives
• A01N 43/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom five-membered rings
• A01N 43/38 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom five-membered rings condensed with carbocyclic rings
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

Abstract

The present invention relates to analogues of insect neuropeptides having activity against insects, such as hemipteran, dipteran and/or lepidopteran insects, such as aphids and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 37/46 - N-acyl derivatives
• C07K 14/435 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans

Goods & Services

Chemicals for use in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; compost; manures; fertilizers; biological preparations for use in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; chemicals for use in insecticides and pesticides; peptides for agricultural, horticultural and forestry purposes; peptide substrates for agricultural, horticultural and forestry purposes; peptides for use in insecticides and pesticides. Pesticides; pesticides for agricultural, horticultural and forestry use; domestic pesticides; chemical preparations for pesticidal purposes; behaviour modifying chemicals for controlling pests; insecticides; insecticides for agricultural, horticultural and forestry use; insecticidal preparations; insect growth regulators; preparations for controlling insects; insect repellent preparations; insecticidal washes and sprays; parasiticides; herbicides; fungicides. Research and development services in relation to pesticides, insecticides, parasiticides, herbicides and fungicides; laboratory services in relation to pesticides, insecticides, parasiticides, herbicides and fungicides; information, consultancy and advisory services in relation to all of the aforesaid.

Goods & Services

Chemicals for use in agriculture, horticulture and forestry, except fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and parasiticides; compost; manures; fertilizers; biological preparations for use in agriculture, horticulture and forestry, namely, potting compost; chemicals for use in the manufacture of insecticides and pesticides; peptides in the nature of chemicals for agricultural, horticultural and forestry purposes except fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and parasiticides; peptide substrates in the nature of chemicals for agricultural, horticultural and forestry purposes except fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and parasiticides; peptides in the nature of chemicals for use in the manufacture of insecticides and pesticides Pesticides; pesticides for agricultural, horticultural and forestry use; domestic pesticides; chemical preparations for pesticidal purposes; behaviour modifying chemicals for controlling pests, namely, insect repellent agents; insecticides; insecticides for agricultural, horticultural and forestry use; insecticides for agricultural commodities, namely, stored grains, beans and seeds; insecticidal preparations; insect growth regulators for commercial and agricultural use; preparations for controlling insects, namely, repellents; insect repellent preparations; insecticidal washes and sprays; parasiticides; herbicides; fungicides Product research and development services in relation to pesticides, insecticides, parasiticides, herbicides and fungicides; scientific laboratory services in relation to pesticides, insecticides, parasiticides, herbicides and fungicides; providing scientific research information and consulting regarding scientific research in relation to pesticides, insecticides, parasiticides, herbicides and fungicides; providing product research and development information and consulting regarding product research and development in relation to pesticides, insecticides, parasiticides, herbicides and fungicides