Escherichia coli phage library. Escherichia coli

A comprehensive collection of bacteriophages has been systematically gathered, encompassing a diverse array of phages that specifically target and infect Escherichia coli bacteria. This collection was meticulously curated from various sewage sources located within the metropolitan region of Tokyo, Japan. These bacteriophages, isolated from different environmental samples in Tokyo, provide a valuable resource for research, enabling scientists to study the genetic diversity, host specificity, and ecological dynamics of phages associated with this common bacterial host, Escherichia coli. The geographical diversity of the samples, reflecting the varied microbial populations found in Tokyo's sewage systems, adds to the richness and uniqueness of this bacteriophage collection, making it a valuable asset for understanding the interactions between phages and their bacterial hosts in urban environments.