title: Current status of coliphage lambda EK2 vectors.
abstract: This article summarizes the rationale behind the design of standardized laboratory tests for certification of bacteriophage lambda EK-2 vector systems. A discussion and description of the six vector systems which have been certified by the U.S. National Institutes of Health are also included. An appendix describes the officially approved laboratory tests in detail.
mesh_terms: D003090:Coliphages / Q000235:genetics*; D004274:DNA, Recombinant / Q000592:standards*; D004279:DNA, Viral / Q000235:genetics; D005821:Genetic Techniques / Q000592:standards*; D009316:National Institutes of Health (U.S.); D014481:United States
chemical_list: D004274:DNA, Recombinant; D004279:DNA, Viral