Characterization of Tn916S, a Tn916-like element containing the tetracycline resistance determinant tet(S).

ABSTRACT: We have characterized a transferable tetracycline resistance (Tcr) element from a Streptococcus intermedius isolate. The gene responsible for this resistance was identified by PCR and Southern hybridization as tet(S). Furthermore, the genetic support for this determinant was shown to be a conjugative transposon closely related to Tn916. This element has been designated Tn916S.

SUBMITTER: Lancaster H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC421593 | biostudies-literature | 2004 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature