| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9440210 | Research in Microbiology | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Bacterial conjugation is a mechanism for horizontal DNA transfer with potential for universal DNA delivery. The conjugal machinery can be separated into three functional modules: the relaxosome, the coupling protein, and a type IV protein secretion system. Module interchangeability among different conjugative systems opens up the possibility of “Ã la carte” engineering of DNA delivery into virtually any cell type.
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Authors
Matxalen Llosa, Fernando de la Cruz,