Nomenclature relating to restriction of modified DNA in Escherichia coli.

Published

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

Heitman, Joseph

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

Journal of Bacteriology

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