TABLE 1.
E. coli strains and plasmids used
| Strain or plasmid | Genotype and/or relevant characteristics | Source or reference(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Strains | ||
| CU1008 | ilvA | L. S. Williams |
| MEW1 | CU1008 Δlac | 14 |
| MEW26 | MEW1 lrp::Tn10 | 14 |
| MEW305 | MEW1 serA::λplacMu | 5 |
| MEW308 | MEW1 Δara714 | 5 |
| MEW309 | MEW26 Δara714 | 5 |
| MEW311 | MEW305 Δara714 | 5 |
| MEW312 | MEW311 lrp::Tn10 | 5 |
| CP8 | MEW1 gltD::lacZ | 15 |
| CP55 | MEW1 leuA::λplacMu | 15, 27 |
| MEW305 | MEW1 serA::lacZ | |
| MEW313 | CP8 lrp:Tn10 Δara | This work |
| Plasmids | ||
| pBAD22 | 11 | |
| pBAD18 | 11 | |
| pMEW100 | pBADlrp | 5 |
| pMEW101 | pBAD22lacZ | 5 |