Vip3Cb1: Characterization Summary for Insecticidal Protein Safety Assessment

A 5.5 KB dataset summarizing the safety assessment of the Vip3Cb1 insecticidal protein. The dataset was authored by Lucas J. McKinnon and uploaded to figshare on 2026-03 18. It likely contains results from bioinformatics screens, in vitro stability tests, and in vivo toxicity studies.

Use Cases

• Conducting bioinformatics safety screens for novel insecticidal proteins based on homology to known allergens or toxins.
• Analyzing the thermal stability and digestive fate of proteins for dietary exposure risk assessment.
• Evaluating results from acute oral toxicity studies in animal models for protein safety.
• Comparing safety profiles across different classes of insecticidal proteins like Vip3A and Vip3C.

Strengths

• Dataset is small (5.5 KB), facilitating quick download and inspection.
• The description provides a detailed narrative of the safety assessment methodology.
• Data is openly licensed under CC-BY-4.0 for reuse.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The dataset is very small (5.5 KB), indicating limited scope.

Provenance

Source

Lucas J. McKinnon via figshare.

Collection Method

Likely compiled from experimental and bioinformatics studies.

Time Range

The study period is not specified.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-18 17:34:15; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Geographic scope is not specified.