Effects of Long Chain Fatty Acid Synthesis and Associated Gene Expression in Microalga Tetraselmis sp.

Effects of Long Chain Fatty Acid Synthesis and Associated Gene Expression in Microalga Tetraselmis sp.

With the depletion of global fish stocks, caused by high demand and effective fishing techniques, alternative sources for long chain omega-3 fatty acids are required for human nutrition and aquaculture feeds. Recent research has focused on land-based cultivation of microalgae, the primary producers...

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Main Authors: T. Catalina Adarme-Vega, Skye R. Thomas-Hall, David K. Y. Lim, Peer M. Schenk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-06-01
Series:Marine Drugs
Subjects:
nutrients
EPA
fatty acids
omega-3
gene expression
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/12/6/3381

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