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The exotoxin ofBacillus thuringiensis: A new C-mitotic agent

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Thuringiensin A, an exotoxin fromBacillus thuringiensis, a constituent of the microbial insecticide thuricide has been found to inhibit mitotic spindle, condense and scatter chromosomes. It may therefore be a promizing tool in future cell biological studies.

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  1. Cytogenetics Laboratory, Department of Botany, 760007, Berhampur, India

    C. B. S. R. Sharma, S. S. V. Prasad, S. B. Pai & Sheela Sharma

  2. Microbiology and Cell Biology Laboratory, Indian Institute of Science, 560012, Bangalore, India

    C. B. S. R. Sharma, S. S. V. Prasad, S. B. Pai & Sheela Sharma

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  1. C. B. S. R. Sharma
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We thank Prof.H. Sharatchandra for facilities. CBSR is a National Associate of the University Grants Commission, New Delhi.

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Sharma, C.B.S.R., Prasad, S.S.V., Pai, S.B. et al. The exotoxin ofBacillus thuringiensis: A new C-mitotic agent. Experientia 32, 1465–1466 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01937437

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