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J Bacteriol. 1973 July; 115(1): 387-398
Copyright © 1973 American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.

Molecular Studies of R Factor Compatibility Groups

Enteric Reference Laboratory, Public Health Laboratory Service, Colindale Avenue, London, N.W.9., England

ABSTRACT

Molecular studies of R factors of six groups, F_II, I₁, I₂, N, B, and H, defined on the basis of compatibility, support the conclusions drawn from genetic studies. In general, R factors of a given compatibility group are similar in size. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) reassociation occurs freely between members of the same group but is minimal between heterologous groups. An exception to this was found in group H, of which one factor showed minimal homology with the remaining plasmids of the group. A further exception was found with groups I₁ and B, which, although genetically distinct, show between 18 and 28% of DNA homology. Groups I₁ and I₂ are molecularly distinct, despite the fact that they both stimulate the synthesis of I-fimbriae.

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