S. mutans strains used in this study
| Strain | Relevant genotype | Description | Source or reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UA159 | manL+ ptsG+ | Wild type | University of Alabama, Birmingham |
| JAM1 | manL | manL::kan | 1 |
| MMC1 | ptsG | ptsG::erm | This study |
| TW31 | manL+ ptsG+ PfruAcat | UA159 harboring PfruAcat | 51 |
| JAM25 | ptsG PfruAcat | MMC1 harboring PfruAcat | This study |