TABLE 1.
Strains used in this study
| Strain(s) | Relevant backgrounda | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| COL | MRSA | 28 |
| COLsigB::kan | COL, sigB::kan | 30a |
| CP170 to CP179 | COL, POCr | This study |
| CP191 to CP196 | CP170sigB::kan | This study |
| CP197 to CP199 | CP171sigB::kan | This study |
| CP182 and CP183 | COLsigB::kan, POCr | This study |
| BB568 | MRSA, COL | 10 |
| BB568V15 | BB568 GISA | 21 |
| BB255 | NCTC 8325 | 10 |
| BB255V3 | BB255 GISA | 21 |
| BB270 | MRSA, BB255 | 10 |
| BB270V15 | BB270 GISA | 21 |
| BB399 | MRSA | 10 |
| BB399V12 | BB399 GISA | 21 |
| SH108 | atl mutant | 8 |
| SH108V5 | SH108 GISA | 21 |
a
Abbreviations: MRSA, methicillin-resistant S. aureus; POCr, pine oil cleaner resistant; GISA, glycopeptide-intermediate S. aureus.