How to delete a gene in Lactobacillus paracasei?

08 August 2018 1 5K Report

Hi,

I would like to perform gene disruption in Lactobacillus paracasei. Could you provide a protocol or suggest a grup which is able to perform this kind of analysis?

Thank you

Hassan Nima

this kink is useful

https://aem.asm.org/content/80/11/3321

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