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Review
. 1998 Sep;66(9):4011-7.
doi: 10.1128/IAI.66.9.4011-4017.1998.

Counterselectable markers: untapped tools for bacterial genetics and pathogenesis

J M Reyrat  1 , V Pelicic, B Gicquel, R Rappuoli
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Review

Counterselectable markers: untapped tools for bacterial genetics and pathogenesis

J M Reyrat et al. Infect Immun. 1998 Sep.
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FIG. 1
(A) Double-selection strategy. Positive selection of allelic exchange mutants in a two-step selection strategy, using a counterselectable marker. (B) Single-selection strategy. CSM, counterselectable marker; SM, selectable marker; WT, wild-type allele; mut, mutated allele.
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