Refactoring the architecture of a polyketide gene cluster enhances docosahexaenoic acid production in Yarrowia lipolytica through improved expression and genetic stability

Abstract Background Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs), such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are essential for human health and have been widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. However, the limited availability of natural sources, such as oily fish, has led to the pursu...

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Main Authors: Demian Dietrich, Sofija Jovanovic-Gasovic, Peng Cao, Michael Kohlstedt, Christoph Wittmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:Microbial Cell Factories
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12934-023-02209-9