ColE1

ColE1 is a plasmid found in bacteria. Its name derives from the fact that it carries a gene for colicin E1 (the cea gene). It also codes for immunity from this product with the imm gene. In addition, the plasmid has a series of mobility (mob) genes. Its size and the presence of a single EcoRI recognition site caused it to be considered as a vector candidate.[1]

  1. ^ Hershfield, V; et al. (1974). "Plasmid ColE1 as a Molecular Vehicle for Cloning and Amplification of DNA". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 71 (9): 3455–59. Bibcode:1974PNAS...71.3455H. doi:10.1073/pnas.71.9.3455. PMC 433792. PMID 4610576.