Characterization of fatty acid desaturases reveals stress-induced synthesis of C18 unsaturated fatty acids enriched in triacylglycerol in the oleaginous alga Chromochloris zofingiensis

Abstract Background The green microalga Chromochloris zofingiensis is capable of producing high levels of triacylglycerol rich in C18 unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs). FA desaturation degree is regulated by FA desaturases (FADs). Nevertheless, it remains largely unknown regarding what FADs are involve...

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Main Authors: Tao Wu, Lihua Yu, Yu Zhang, Jin Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:Biotechnology for Biofuels
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13068-021-02037-2