A Plasmid in Legionella pneumophila

Abstract

Sixteen strains from the six serogroups of Legionella pneumophila were examined for the presence of extrachromosomal genetic elements by a modified cleared lysate procedure, dye-buoyant centrifugation, and agarose gel electrophoresis. Two strains, Atlanta-1 and Atlanta-2 from serogroup II, each contained a plasmid of cryptic function with a molecular weight of ca. 30 megadaltons.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA100101

Entities

People

  • Gregory B. Knudson
  • Perry Mikesell

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bacteria
  • Cells
  • Chemistry
  • Deoxyribonucleic Acids
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Dyes
  • Electrophoresis
  • Gel Electrophoresis
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
  • Infection
  • Legionnaires Disease
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Weight
  • Respiratory Tract Diseases
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Immunology
  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology