Cloning and functional analysis of the genes from entomopathogenic fungi involved in the biosynthesis of eicosatetraenoic acid (ETA)

Very long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (VLCPUFAs) such as arachidonic acid (ARA, 20:4ù6), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5ù3) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6ù3) have been shown to have many health benefits, some of which include lowering blood pressure, providing protection against cardiova...

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Main Author: Tan, Li C
Other Authors: Stone, Scot
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: University of Saskatchewan 2010
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Online Access:http://library.usask.ca/theses/available/etd-06082010-085730/