TABLE 1.
Summary of the characteristics of the M. pulmonis strains used in this study
| Strain | Vsa type | No. of tandem repeats | Ability to form a biofilma | Comments and/or reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTp12 | VsaA | 40 | − | 27 |
| CT182-R3-1 | VsaA | 3 | + | Isogenic sibling of CT182-R40 (27) |
| CT182-R3-2 | VsaA | 3 | + | |
| CT182-R40 | VsaA | 40 | − | Isogenic sibling of CT182-R3 (27) |
| CT228 | VsaA | 40 | − | Phase-locked (27) |
| CTG-R5 | VsaG | 5 | + | Phase-locked; isogenic sibling of CTG-R40 (26) |
| CTG-R40 | VsaG | 40 | − | Phase-locked; isogenic sibling of CTG-R5 (26) |
| CT39-6-2 | VsaH | 0 | + | 27 |
| CTH.8 | VsaH | 0 | + | 26 |
a
As determined by both macroscopic and microscopic observation.