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Bacterial strains used in this study
| Strain | Relevant genotype or phenotypea | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| N16961 | El Tor biotype, wild type, Smr | Laboratory strain |
| KFV10 | N16961; Smr; ΔlacZ | 9 |
| KFV11 | N16961; Smr; ΔmshA | 9 |
| KFV6 | N16961; Smr; ΔpilA | 9 |
| KFV33 | N16961; Smr; ΔtcpA | 9 |
| MAV2 | KFV33; Smr, Ampr ΔtcpA lacZ::pGP704 | This study |
Amp, ampicillin; Sm, streptomycin.
