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The Streptococcus thermophilus CRISPR/Cas system provides immunity in Escherichia coli.
Nucleic acids research - 1 Nov 2011
Sapranauskas Rimantas, Gasiunas Giedrius, Fremaux Christophe, Barrangou Rodolphe, Horvath Philippe, Siksnys Virginijus
Abstract excerpt
The CRISPR/Cas adaptive immune system provides resistance against phages and plasmids in Archaea and Bacteria. CRISPR loci integrate short DNA sequences from invading genetic elements that provide small RNA-mediated interference in subsequent exposure to matching nucleic acids. In Streptococcus thermophilus, it was previously shown that the CRISPR1/Cas system can provide adaptive immunity against phages and...
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