Nomenclature relating to restriction of modified DNA in Escherichia coli.
Journal Article
At least three restriction systems that attack DNA containing naturally modified bases have been found in common Escherichia coli K-12 strains. These systems are McrA, McrBC, and Mrr. A brief summary of the genetic and phenotypic properties so far observed in laboratory strains is set forth, together with a proposed nomenclature for describing these properties.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Raleigh, EA; Benner, J; Bloom, F; Braymer, HD; DeCruz, E; Dharmalingam, K; Heitman, J; Noyer Weidner, M; Piekarowicz, A; Kretz, PL
Published Date
- April 1991
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 173 / 8
Start / End Page
- 2707 - 2709
PubMed ID
- 2013582
Pubmed Central ID
- 2013582
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0021-9193
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1128/jb.173.8.2707-2709.1991
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States