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. 1983 Jan;45(1):305–307. doi: 10.1128/aem.45.1.305-307.1983

Transformation of Clostridium acetobutylicum Protoplasts with Bacteriophage DNA

Sharon J Reid 1, Errol R Allcock 1, David T Jones 1, David R Woods 1
PMCID: PMC242271  PMID: 16346174

Abstract

Techniques for the transformation of Clostridium acetobutylicum protoplasts with bacteriophage DNA are described. Transformation required regeneration of protoplasts and a 2-h eclipse period.

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