High-Efficiency, Two-Step Scarless-Markerless Genome Genetic Modification in Salmonella enterica

Curr Microbiol. 2016 Jun;72(6):700-6. doi: 10.1007/s00284-016-1002-3. Epub 2016 Feb 16.

Abstract

We present a two-step method for scarless-markerless genome genetic modification in Salmonella enterica based on the improved suicide plasmid pGMB152. The whole LacZYA gene can provide a lacZ-based blue/white screening strategy for fast selection of double-crossover mutants by allelic exchange. The high efficiency of this genetic engineering strategy permits the study of gene function by gene knockin, site-directed mutagenesis, and gene knockout to construct live attenuated vaccines.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Proteins / genetics
  • Bacterial Proteins / metabolism
  • Genetic Engineering / methods*
  • Genome, Bacterial*
  • Mutagenesis, Insertional
  • Plasmids / genetics
  • Plasmids / metabolism
  • Salmonella enterica / genetics*
  • Salmonella enterica / metabolism

Substances

  • Bacterial Proteins