Biotechnological alternatives for omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids production

Fish oils are the main sources of omega-3 (ω3) polyunsaturated acids (PUFA) such as eicosapentaenoic (C20:5ω3) and docosahexaenoic (C22:6ω3) acids. World demand for ω3 PUFA shows an increasing trend mainly due to the growth of the aquaculture industry and also due to the increasing demand for specif...

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Main Authors: I. Hinzpeter, C. Shene, L. Masson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 2006-09-01
Series:Grasas y Aceites
Subjects:
dha
Online Access:http://grasasyaceites.revistas.csic.es/index.php/grasasyaceites/article/view/57