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Strains and plasmid used in this study
| Strain or plasmid | Descriptiona | Source or reference(s) |
|---|---|---|
| S. mutans strains | ||
| UA159 | WT, transformable strain; Spcs Erms | 100, 101 |
| SM065 | UA159 ΔcomS::spc; Spcr (from strain MW05) | 6, 102 |
| SM068 | UA159::φ (PsigX-luc); Spcr | 102 |
| SM059 | UA159::φ (P1914-luc); Spcr | 102 |
| Plasmid pVA838 | Ermr; replicative streptococcal plasmid | 103 |
Spc, spectinomycin; Erm, erythromycin.
