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S. mutans strains used in this study
| Strain | Description | Relevant genotype | Source or reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UA159 | UA159 | Wild-type | |
| SAB113 | ΔlrgA : : NPSpr | lrgA− | This study |
| SAB119 | ΔlrgB : : NPEmr | lrgB− | This study |
| SAB115 | ΔlrgAB : : ΩKmr | lrgAB− | This study |
| SAB111 | ΔlytS : : NPKmr | lytS− | This study |
| SAB112 | ΔlytS : : ΩKmr | lytST− | This study |
| SAB117 | ΔcidA : : NPKmr | cidA− | This study |
| SAB118 | ΔcidA : : ΩKmr | cidAB− | This study |
| SAB121 | ΔcidB : : NPKmr | cidB− | This study |
| TW1 | ΔccpA : : ΩKmr | ccpA− | Wen & Burne (2002) |
