TABLE 1.
Bacterial strains used in this study
| Strain | Relevant characteristica | Source or reference |
|---|---|---|
| MMZ1612 | S. sanguinis SK36 stock 1 | Lemos laboratory |
| MMZ1896 | S. sanguinis SK36 stock 2 | Kitten laboratory |
| MMZ1922 | S. sanguinis SK36 stock 3 | ATCC BAA-1455 |
| MMZ1616 | SK36 manL::Em | MMZ1612 |
| MMZ1617 | SK36 manL::Km | MMZ1612 |
| MMZ1882 | SK36 manL::Km | MMZ1896 |
| MMZ1923 | SK36 manL::Km | MMZ1922 |
| MMZ1904 | SK36 manLComp::Km | MMZ1616 |
| MMZ1905 | SK36 manLComp::Em | MMZ1617 |
| MMZ1911 | SK36 arcA::Km | MMZ1896 |
| MMZ1912 | SK36 arcA::Em manL::Km | MMZ1617 |
| MMZ1913 | SK36 ccpA::Km | MMZ1896 |
| MMZ1910 | SK36 ccpA::Em manL::Km | MMZ1617 |
| MMZ1906 | SK36 nox::Km | MMZ1896 |
| MMZ1907 | SK36 nox::Em manL::Km | MMZ1617 |
| UA159 | S. mutans wild type, perR+ | ATCC 700610 |
a
Km, kanamycin resistance; Em, erythromycin.