Green Microalgae Strain Improvement for the Production of Sterols and Squalene
Sterols and squalene are essential biomolecules required for the homeostasis of eukaryotic membrane permeability and fluidity. Both compounds have beneficial effects on human health. As the current sources of sterols and squalene are plant and shark oils, microalgae are suggested as more sustainable...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Plants |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/8/1673 |