Method Development Progress in Genetic Engineering of Thraustochytrids

Thraustochytrids are unicellular, heterotrophic marine eukaryotes. Some species are known to store surplus carbon as intracellular lipids, and these also contain the long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Most vertebrates are unable to synthesize sufficient amounts of DHA,...

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Main Authors: E-Ming Rau, Helga Ertesvåg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/19/9/515