TABLE 1.
List of strains and plasmids
| Strain or plasmid | Description | Source or reference |
|---|---|---|
| Strains | ||
| 85-170 | EHEC O157:H7 Stx− | 27 |
| RIMD 0509952-Sakai | EHEC O157:H7 Stx− | 13 |
| TUV 93-0 | EHEC O157:H7 strain EDL933 Stx− | ATCC |
| ICC187 | TUV 93-0 ΔescN | 12 |
| ICC288 | TUV 93-0 ΔespA | This study |
| ICC286 | TUV 93-0 ΔespB | This study |
| 3801 | EHEC O26:H11 Stx− | Alan Phillips |
| B3#44 | EHEC O26:H11 Stx− | Alan Phillips |
| B3#42 | EHEC O26:H11 Stx− | Alan Phillips |
| B3#38 | EHEC O26:H− Stx− | Alan Phillips |
| Plasmids | ||
| pICC284 | pBAD-EspA EHEC O157:H7 | 5 |
| pICC420 | pACYC184-EspB EHEC O157:H7 | This study |