Microalgal biofactories: a promising approach towards sustainable omega-3 fatty acid production

Microalgal biofactories: a promising approach towards sustainable omega-3 fatty acid production

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) provide significant health benefits and this has led to an increased consumption as dietary supplements. Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are found in animals, transgenic plants, fungi...

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Main Authors: Adarme-Vega T, Lim David K Y, Timmins Matthew, Vernen Felicitas, Li Yan, Schenk Peer M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Microbial Cell Factories
Subjects:
Docosahexaenoic acid
DHA
Eicosapentaenoic acid
EPA
Microalgae
Omega-3 fatty acids
Polyunsaturated fatty acids
Online Access:http://www.microbialcellfactories.com/content/11/1/96

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