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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
1996-10-24
pubmed:abstractText
The study of mycobacterial genetics has experienced quick technical developments in the past ten years, despite a relatively slow start, caused by difficulties in accessing these recalcitrant species. The study of mycobacterial pathogenesis is important in the development of new ways of treating tuberculosis and leprosy, now that the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains has reduced the effectiveness of current therapies. The tuberculosis vaccine strain M. bovis BCG might be used as a vector for multivalent vaccination. Also, non-pathogenic mycobacterial strains have many possible biotechnological applications. After giving a historical overview of methods and techniques, we will discuss recent developments in the search for alternative host strains and DNA transfer systems. Special attention will be given to the development of vectors and techniques for stabilizing foreign DNA in mycobacteria.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
0003-6072
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
69
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
243-56
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-4-21
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1996
pubmed:articleTitle
Techniques for genetic engineering in mycobacteria. Alternative host strains, DNA-transfer systems and vectors.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Food Science, Agricultural University, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review