TABLE 2.
Size, function, and nucleotide location of the four markers targeted in the present study
| Marker | Size (bp) | Function(s) | Nucleotide location in Salmonella serovar Typhimurium LT2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| fimH | 1,008 | Host-cell-specific recognition | 28425-29432 |
| sseL | 954 | Inflammation and macrophage killing | 2394795-2395748 |
| CRISPR1 | 122-854a | Defense against phage | 3076611-3077006 |
| CRISPR2 | 183-1,525a | Defense against phage | 3094279-3096260 |
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The length of CRISPRs varied because the number of repeats/spacers changed among the different strains analyzed.