<i>Synechococcus elongatus</i> PCC 7942 as a Platform for Bioproduction of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Alpha-linolenic acid and stearidonic acid are precursors of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, essential nutrients in the human diet. The ability of cyanobacteria to directly convert atmospheric carbon dioxide into bio-based compounds makes them promising microbial chassis to sustainably produce o...

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Main Authors: María Santos-Merino, Raquel Gutiérrez-Lanza, Juan Nogales, José Luis García, Fernando de la Cruz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Life
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/12/6/810