Genetically modified α-amylase inhibitor peas are not specifically allergenic in mice.

Weevils can devastate food legumes in developing countries, but genetically modified peas (Pisum sativum), chickpeas and cowpeas expressing the gene for alpha-amylase inhibitor-1 (αAI) from the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) are completely protected from weevil destruction. αAI is seed-specific, a...

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Main Authors: Rui-Yun Lee, Daniela Reiner, Gerhard Dekan, Andrew E Moore, T J V Higgins, Michelle M Epstein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3541390?pdf=render