TABLE 1.
Strains constructed for this study
| Strain genotype | Descriptiona | Function of gene deleted |
|---|---|---|
| WT | H. pylori strain B128 | None |
| ΔfliF | B128 Δhp0351::cat | MS ring |
| ΔfliM | B128 Δhp1031::cat | C ring |
| ΔfliM/pfliM | B128 Δhp1031::cat/pfliM | |
| ΔfliM/pfliMY | B128 Δhp1031::cat/pfliMY | |
| ΔfliY | B128 Δhp1030::cat | C ring |
| ΔfliY/pfliMY | B128 Δhp1030::cat/pfliMY | |
| ΔfliH | B128 Δhp0353::cat | Soluble component of export apparatus |
| ΔfliE | B128 Δhp1557::cat | MS ring-rod linker protein |
| ΔfliE/pfliE | B128 Δhp1557::cat/pfliE | |
| ΔflgBC | B128 Δhp1559-hp1558::cat | Proximal rod |
| ΔflgBC/pflgBC | B128 Δhp1559-hp1558::cat/pflgBC |
a
HP locus numbers reference those in H. pylori strain 26695.