Escherichia coli strain:C41(DE3) Genome sequencing. Escherichia coli strain:C41(DE3)

The Escherichia coli strain C41(DE3) was derived from BL21(DE3) for its improved ability to produce recombinant proteins (see: J Mol Biol. 1996 Jul 19;260(3):289-98). This study aims at identifying and understanding the genetic adaptations that have occurred during the isolation of C41(DE3). Such knowledge may provide leads for future studies aimed at the isolation of improved protein production mutants, and help to facilitate recombinant protein production in Escherichia coli.