Table 1.
Strains used in this study
| Strain | Relevant characteristics | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Sakai | E. coli O157:H7; stx1+ stx2+ | W. Zhanga |
| Sakai-strR | Spontaneous Strr mutant of Sakai | This study |
| EDL933 | E. coli O157:H7; stx1+ stx2+ | 68 |
| EDL933-strR1 | Spontaneous Strr mutant of EDL933 | This study |
| EDL933-strR2 | Spontaneous Strr mutant of EDL933 | This study |
| EDL933-strR3 | Spontaneous Strr mutant of EDL933 | This study |
| PA4 | E. coli O157:H7; stx1+stx2+ | 40 |
| PA4-strR | Spontaneous Strr mutant of PA4 | This study |
| PA5 | E. coli O157:H7; stx1+stx2+ | 40 |
| PA5-strR | Spontaneous Strr mutant of PA5 | This study |
| PA11 | E. coli O157:H7; stx2+ | 40 |
| PA11-strR | Spontaneous Strr mutant of PA11 | This study |
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Wei Zhang, Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences, Illinois Institute of Technology.