TABLE 2.
Plasmids used in mecA-positive passage studies
| Plasmida | Origin |
|---|---|
| pAW8 | Empty plasmid (see reference 14) |
| pYK20 | pAW8 containing mecA |
| pYK20COLB* | pYK20 in COLnex passaged in ceftobiprole |
| pYK20COLT* | pYK20 in COLnex passaged in ceftaroline |
| pYK208300T* | pYK20 in SF8300ex passaged in ceftaroline |
An asterisk indicates a passaged plasmid isolated during ceftobiprole (B) or ceftaroline (T) selection in a COL or SF8300 background.