Possible utilities for natural inhibitors of proteolytic enzymes in plant biotechnology have been reviewed. Among the potential areas of use of the inhibitors are (1) construction of transgenic plants with increased resistance to insects and other pests and (2) development of procedures for biosynthesis of recombinant proteins. In the latter case, the inhibitors will serve to prevent the protein degradation by proteinases.
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Colorado State Univ, Cell & Mol Biol Program, Dept Biol, Ft Collins, CO 80523 USAColorado State Univ, Cell & Mol Biol Program, Dept Biol, Ft Collins, CO 80523 USA