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Spore formation and toxin expression
| % expressing PtcdA-rfp |
Total cells counted** |
|
|---|---|---|
| R20291 | ||
| Vegetative | 15.1% | 4580 |
| Forespores* | 22.5% | 129 |
| Endospores* | 19.6% | 46 |
| 630∆erm | ||
| Vegetative | 83% | 2391 |
| Forespores* | 84% | 88 |
| Endospores* | 33% | 3 |
Forespores refers to mother cells containing a phase-bright spore while endospores refers to free spores.
Data pooled from 3 experiments that yielded similar results.
