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Lambdoid phages that simplify the recovery of in vitro recombinants

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Derivatives of phage λ are described for use as vectors for fragments of DNA generated with theHindIII andEcoRI restriction enzymes. With some vectors, hybrid molecules are recognised by a change from a turbid to a clear plaque morphology resulting from the insertion of a fragment of DNA into the λ gene coding for the phage regressor. Other vectors contain a central, replaceable fragment of DNA which imparts a readily recognisable phenotype. This central fragment may include either a gene for a mutant transfer RNA (suppressor) or a part of thelacZ gene ofE. coli able to complement alacZ host. The appropriatelacZ host and indicator plates permit the ready distinction between recombinant and vector phages by the colour of the plaques.

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Murray, N.E., Brammar, W.J. & Murray, K. Lambdoid phages that simplify the recovery of in vitro recombinants. Molec. Gen. Genet. 150, 53–61 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02425325

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