Antarctic Thraustochytrids as Sources of Carotenoids and High-Value Fatty Acids

Antarctic Thraustochytrids as Sources of Carotenoids and High-Value Fatty Acids

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and carotenoids are needed as human dietary supplements and are essential components in commercial feeds for the production of aquacultured seafood. Microorganisms such as thraustochytrids are potential natural sources of these compounds. This...

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Main Authors: Allison Leyton, Liset Flores, Carolina Shene, Yusuf Chisti, Giovanni Larama, Juan A. Asenjo, Roberto E. Armenta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Marine Drugs
Subjects:
<i>Thraustochytrium</i>
antarctic thraustochytrids
microbial carotenoids
canthaxantin
docosahexaenoic acid
eicosapentaenoic acid
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/19/7/386

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