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E. coli strains and plasmids used in this study
| Strain or plasmid | Description and relevant genotype | Source or reference |
|---|---|---|
| Strains | ||
| PHL628 | MG1655 malA-Kan ompR234 Kanr | 21 |
| PHL628 csgA | csgA deficient; Kanr Cmr | 20 |
| Plasmids | ||
| pBBR1MCS3 | Broad-host-range cloning vector; Tetr | 12 |
| pBBR1MCS3:csgA | pBBR1MCS3 with csgA gene insert; Tetr | This study |
| pmerRGFP | Hg uptake reporter vector; Ampr | 6 |
