Optimal NaCl Medium Enhances Squalene Accumulation in Thraustochytrium sp. ATCC 26185 and Influences the Expression Levels of Key Metabolic Genes

Squalene, a natural lipid of the terpenoid family, is well-recognized for its roles in regulating cholesterol metabolism, preventing tumor development, and improving immunity. For large-scale squalene production, the unicellular marine protists—thraustochytrids—have shown great potential. However, t...

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Main Authors: Aiqing Zhang, Yaodong He, Biswarup Sen, Weijun Wang, Xin Wang, Guangyi Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2022.900252/full