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The Bee Problem | 72 comments (72 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

A detail -- it's not that the crystal perforates the intestine, but that it dissolves to release a toxin that attacks the intestine. Much more elegant, from a molecular perspective.

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by technopolitical on Fri Mar 30th, 2007 at 02:12:55 AM EST
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Re: The Bee Problem (4.00 / 2)

According to my reading and explanations I heard given by researchers, the cry protein is a large, three-part molecule, one part of which has the specific function of acting as an ion channel through the intestine wall.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Fri Mar 30th, 2007 at 03:00:09 AM EST
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Re: The Bee Problem (none / 1)

Though it's true the molecule is split before becoming active.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Fri Mar 30th, 2007 at 03:12:12 AM EST
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Re: The Bee Problem (none / 1)

Yes, using an ion channel makes even the piercing part pretty much on target -- as I said, a detail.

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by technopolitical on Fri Mar 30th, 2007 at 03:26:27 AM EST
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