Perry RD, Bearden SW. Isolation and confirmation of Yersinia pestis mutants exempt from select agent regulations.
ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008;
Chapter 5:Unit 5B.2. [PMID:
19016442 DOI:
10.1002/9780471729259.mc05b02s11]
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Abstract
This unit describes protocols for Yersinia pestis to confirm plasmid profiles, construct and confirm a Deltapgm mutation, and cure the low-calcium response (Lcr) plasmid encoding a type III secretion system (TTSS). Strains lacking either the chromosomal pgm locus or the Lcr plasmid can be safely studied under BSL-2 conditions and are exempt from Select Agent regulations in the U.S.
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