TABLE 1.
E. coli strains, plasmid, and phage used in this study
| Strain, plasmid, or phage | Relevant characteristicsa | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Strains | ||
| JM101 | Δ(lac-pro) supE thi (F′ traD36 proA+B+ lacIqZΔM15) | 9 |
| JP6488 | JP777 Δ(aroP::Tn10) Δ(pheP367::Tn10) | 12 |
| Plasmid pLG339 | Kmr Tcr; low-copy-number cloning vector | 14 |
| Phage mpMU3137 | NdeI (was introduced at Met1) mutant of mpMU2148 | 11 |
The genetic nomenclature is that described by Bachmann (1).