Molecular Cloning in the Streptococci (original) (raw)

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The genus Streptococcus contains a large number of species able to cause infection in humans and in animals. Our research efforts have revolved around the study of streptococci that normally reside in the human oral cavity. In this regard, Streptococcus mutans is thought to play an important role in the etiology of dental caries (tooth decay) in humans (5). Its virulence has been well established in animal model systems (see 5) and studies with mutants indicate that S. mutans’ ability to synthesize water-insoluble glucans from sucrose is closely linked to its pathogenicity.

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  1. Department of Microbiology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA
    Francis L. Macrina, Janet Ash Tobian, Kevin R. Jones & R. Paul Evans

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  1. Francis L. Macrina
  2. Janet Ash Tobian
  3. Kevin R. Jones
  4. R. Paul Evans

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  1. Associated Universities, Inc., Washington, D.C., USA
    Alexander Hollaender
  2. Department of Microbiology, University of Illinois, Champaign, Urbana, USA
    Ralph D. DeMoss

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Macrina, F.L., Tobian, J.A., Jones, K.R., Evans, R.P. (1982). Molecular Cloning in the Streptococci. In: Hollaender, A., DeMoss, R.D., Kaplan, S., Konisky, J., Savage, D., Wolfe, R.S. (eds) Genetic Engineering of Microorganisms for Chemicals. Basic Life Sciences. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-4142-0\_17

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