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B. pertussis strains used in this study
| B. pertussis strain | Relevant genotype | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| BPSM | Smr and Nalr Tohama I derivative | 23 |
| BPGR4 | FHA-deficient BPSM derivative | 19 |
| BPRA | PT-deficient BPSM derivative | 2 |
| BPDR | PT- and FHA-deficient BPSM derivative | This study |
| BPDR-RE | BPDR derivative producing mutant PT-RE | This study |
