Homologous and Heterologous Expression of Delta(12)-Desaturase in <i>Mucor circinelloides</i> Enhanced the Production of Linolenic Acid

Homologous and Heterologous Expression of Delta(12)-Desaturase in <i>Mucor circinelloides</i> Enhanced the Production of Linolenic Acid

Linolenic acid (LA) is gaining more interest within the scientific community. This is because it has a potential medical role in reducing the risk of inflammation, carcinogenesis, atherosclerosis and diabetes and is a valuable nutraceutical for human health. The oleaginous fungus <i>Mucor circ...

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Main Authors: Junhuan Yang, Xiuwen Wang, Hassan Mohamed, Shaoqi Li, Chen Wu, Wenyue Shi, Futing Xue, Sergio López-García, Yuanda Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
homologous expression
heterologous expression
<i>Mucor circinelloides</i>
delta-12 desaturase
lipid accumulation
linolenic acid production
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/17/5511

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