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Mutations associated with resistance to sedimentation
| Mutant strain | Disrupted gene(s) | Reported function |
|---|---|---|
| Weak | rcsC L840R | Sensor kinase; regulates capsule production |
| Moderate | lpp ΔK26-A39 | Tethers outer membrane to cell wall |
| yebE::IS1 | Inner membrane protein | |
| yjbE-IS1-yjbF | Rcs-regulated exopolysaccharide production | |
| Strong | IgaA A564P | Rcs pathway regulator |
| Pcps::IS1 | Promoter of the cps operon | |
| ΔcdgI-dgcJ′ | Inner membrane diguanylate cyclases | |
| yjbF::IS1 | Rcs-regulated exopolysaccharide production |
