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Non-transformable mutants ofBacillus subtilis defective in the penetration of DNA into the cell

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Four non transformable mutants ofBacillus subtilis 168 defective in the penetration of DNA into the recipient cell were isolated. All mutants were fully non-transformable with mutations in genes influencing irreversible binding of the donor DNA by the recipient cell.

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    P. Tichý, Z. Jandová, V. Rytíř, I. Tobek & A. Šroglova

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Tichý, P., Jandová, Z., Rytíř, V. et al. Non-transformable mutants ofBacillus subtilis defective in the penetration of DNA into the cell. Folia Microbiol 23, 183–193 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02876577

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