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Expression of the Bacillus subtilis sacB gene confers sucrose sensitivity on mycobacteria.

Authors :
Pelicic, Vladimir
Reyrat, Jean-Marc
Source :
Journal of Bacteriology. Feb96, Vol. 178 Issue 4, p17. 3p. 1 Diagram, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Investigates expression in mycobacteria of the structural gene sacB which encodes the Bacillus subtilis levansucrase. Lethality of sacB expression to Mycobacterium smegmatis and Mycobacterium bovis BCG in the presence of 10% sucrose; SacB as a counterselectable marker in mycobacteria.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00219193
Volume :
178
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Bacteriology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9602252077
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1128/jb.178.4.1197-1199.1996