Random transposon mutagenesis of Campylobacter jejuni

Infect Immun. 2000 Sep;68(9):5450-3. doi: 10.1128/IAI.68.9.5450-5453.2000.

Abstract

Genetic studies of Campylobacter jejuni have been limited due to the lack of a transposon mutagenesis method. Here, we describe a novel technique for random transposon mutagenesis using a mariner-based transposon into C. jejuni strain 480. Insertions were random, as demonstrated by Southern blot analysis and insertional junction sequencing. We have demonstrated, for the first time, random in vivo transposon mutagenesis of C. jejuni.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Campylobacter jejuni / genetics*
  • DNA Transposable Elements*
  • Mutagenesis

Substances

  • DNA Transposable Elements