Transfer of RP4::Mu to Salmonella typhimurium

J Gen Microbiol. 1981 May;124(1):225-8. doi: 10.1099/00221287-124-1-225.

Abstract

Restriction-proficient strains of Salmonella typhimurium are shown to be ineffective as recipients of normal RP4::Mucts62 due to the operation of two restriction systems (hsdSA and hsdLT) on the Mu moiety of this plasmid. Strains mutant in both these hsd loci are excellent recipients.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacteriophages / genetics
  • Conjugation, Genetic
  • Escherichia coli / genetics
  • Mutation
  • Plasmids*
  • R Factors
  • Salmonella typhimurium / genetics*