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Bacteria strains used in this study.
| Strain | Characteristic | Source/reference |
|---|---|---|
| E. coli DH5α | Competent cells used for molecular cloning | Invitrogen |
| P. Aeruginosa PAO1 | Wild type strain from the Washington Genome Center PAO1 mutant library | 36 |
| ΔdipA | PA5017 transposon mutant PW9424 from the Washington Genome Center PAO1 mutant library | 36 |
| ΔfimX | PA4959 transposon mutant PW9347 obtained from the Washington Genome Center PAO1 mutant library | 36 |
