TABLE 1.
Streptococcus mutans strains used in this study
| Strain | Serotype | Relevant phenotype | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMZ175 | f | Cnm+ | 19 |
| B14 | e | Cnm+ | 19 |
| 11060 | e | Cnm+ | 19 |
| LM7 | e | Cnm+ | 19 |
| OM50E | f | Cnm+ | 19 |
| Δcnm mutant | f | Cnm− Kanr | 19 |
| UA159+cnm | c | Cnm+ Kanr | 15 |
| UA159+cnmΔpgfS | c | Cnm+ PgfS− Kanr Ermr | This study |
| OMZ175ΔpgfS | f | Cnm+ PgfS− Kanr | This study |
| UA159ΔpgfS | c | Cnm+ PgfS− Kanr | This study |
| 11060ΔpgfS | e | Cnm+ PgfS− Kanr | This study |
| B14ΔpgfS | e | Cnm+ PgfS− Kanr | This study |
| LM7ΔpgfS | e | Cnm+ PgfS− Kanr | This study |
| OM50EΔpgfS | f | Cnm+ PgfS− Kanr | This study |
| OMZ175CpgfS | f | Cnm+ PgfS+ Ermr | This study |