Table 1.
H. pylori strains used in this study
| Strain | Description or relevant genotype | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| G27 | Wild type (NSH57 parent strain) | 19 |
| NSH57 | Mouse-adapted isolate of G27 | 8 |
| LSH100 | NSH57 with repaired fliM allele | 50 |
| SS1 | Wild type | 42 |
| 26695 | Wild type | 1 |
| KO954 | SS1 ΔimaA::cat | This study |
| KO1370 | LSH100 ΔimaA::cat | This study |
| KO1371 | LSH100 ΔarsS::cat | This study |
| KO1163 | SS1 cagE::kan | This study (strain provided by David McGee) |
| KO1372 | LSH100 cagE::kan | This study |
| KO1373 | LSH100 cagE::kan ΔimaA::cat | This study |
| KO1374 | 26695 ΔimaA::cat | This study |