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The rfb gene encoding the proteins responsible for the synthesis of the repeating units (0 side-chain) of Escherichia coli 09 lipopolysaccharide was cloned into a conjugative plasmid RP4: :miniMu and was expressed in E. coli K-12.
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Kido, N. et al. (1990). Cloning and Analysis of rfb Gene Synthesizing the Mannan O Side Chain of Escherichia coli 09 Lipopolysaccharide. In: Friedman, H., Klein, T.W., Nakano, M., Nowotny, A. (eds) Endotoxin. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 256. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-5140-6_11
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