FIG 1.

Linear map of pIT-14519 and pIT-8788, two novel KPC-encoding pKpQIL derivative plasmids. A comparison with most similar elements (i.e., pKpQIL-UK and pIT-FIPP-1) is also shown, together with the linear map of ColE-14159 plasmid. The straight lines or the checkered pattern between plasmids indicate a sequence identity ≥99% in the same or in the opposite orientation, respectively. Genes are represented as rectangles with a color-based legend according to their function. Elements belonging to the Tn4401a transposon are grouped with a light yellow rectangle.