Lipid Droplets from Plants and Microalgae: Characteristics, Extractions, and Applications

Plant and algal LDs are gaining popularity as a promising non-chemical technology for the production of lipids and oils. In general, these organelles are composed of a neutral lipid core surrounded by a phospholipid monolayer and various surface-associated proteins. Many studies have shown that LDs...

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Main Authors: Kaiwei Xu, Wen Zou, Biao Peng, Chao Guo, Xiaotong Zou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Biology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/12/4/594