Characterization of Tn916S, a Tn916-like element containing the tetracycline resistance determinant tet(S).
We have characterized a transferable tetracycline resistance (Tcr) element from a Streptococcus intermedius isolate. The gene responsible for this resistance was identified by PCR and Southern hybridization as tet(S). Furthermore, the genetic support for this determinant was shown to be a conjugative transposon closely related to Tn916. This element has been designated Tn916S.
Lancaster
Holli
H
Division of Infection and Immunity, Eastman Dental Institute for Oral Health Care Sciences, University College London, London WC1X 8LD, United Kingdom.
Roberts
Adam P
AP
Bedi
Raman
R
Wilson
Michael
M
Mullany
Peter
P
D001483:Base Sequence; D003227:Conjugation, Genetic; D004251:DNA Transposable Elements; D008969:Molecular Sequence Data; D034367:Streptococcus intermedius / Q000235:genetics*; D013753:Tetracycline Resistance / Q000235:genetics*
D004251:DNA Transposable Elements