The lipid biochemistry of eukaryotic algae
Algal lipid metabolism fascinates both scientists and entrepreneurs due to the large diversity
of fatty acyl structures that algae produce. Algae have therefore long been studied as …
of fatty acyl structures that algae produce. Algae have therefore long been studied as …
Recent developments in synthetic biology and metabolic engineering in microalgae towards biofuel production
In the wake of the uprising global energy crisis, microalgae have emerged as an alternate
feedstock for biofuel production. In addition, microalgae bear immense potential as bio-cell …
feedstock for biofuel production. In addition, microalgae bear immense potential as bio-cell …
Algae: Critical sources of very long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids
JL Harwood - Biomolecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which are divided into n-3 and n-6 classes, are
essential for good health in humans and many animals. They are metabolised to lipid …
essential for good health in humans and many animals. They are metabolised to lipid …
Dissecting the molecular mechanisms of producing biofuel and value-added products by cadmium tolerant microalgae as sustainable biorefinery approach
Microalgae can reconcile the deteriorating outcomes of environmental pollution by
conserving the carbon footprint and generating green energy. Among different pollutants …
conserving the carbon footprint and generating green energy. Among different pollutants …
Exploring a blue-light-sensing transcription factor to double the peak productivity of oil in Nannochloropsis oceanica
P Zhang, Y Xin, Y He, X Tang, C Shen, Q Wang… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Oleaginous microalgae can produce triacylglycerol (TAG) under stress, yet the underlying
mechanism remains largely unknown. Here, we show that, in Nannochloropsis oceanica, a …
mechanism remains largely unknown. Here, we show that, in Nannochloropsis oceanica, a …
Improvements in algal lipid production: a systems biology and gene editing approach
Background: In the wake of rising energy demands, microalgae have emerged as potential
sources of sustainable and renewable carbon-neutral fuels, such as bio-hydrogen and bio …
sources of sustainable and renewable carbon-neutral fuels, such as bio-hydrogen and bio …
The digestion of galactolipids and its ubiquitous function in Nature for the uptake of the essential α-linolenic acid
Galactolipids, mainly monogalactosyl diglycerides and digalactosyl diglycerides are the
main lipids found in the membranes of plants, algae and photosynthetic microorganisms like …
main lipids found in the membranes of plants, algae and photosynthetic microorganisms like …
Cellular engineering strategies toward sustainable omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids production: State of the art and perspectives
Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) especially ω-3 fatty acids provide
significant health benefits for human beings. However, ω-3 LC-PUFAs cannot be …
significant health benefits for human beings. However, ω-3 LC-PUFAs cannot be …
Lipid accumulation during nitrogen and sulfur starvation in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii overexpressing a transcription factor
CJ Salas-Montantes, O González-Ortega… - Journal of Applied …, 2018 - Springer
Algal triacylglycerol biosynthesis is of increasing interest for potential biodiesel production.
In this study, we investigated the lipids content and gene expression changes in …
In this study, we investigated the lipids content and gene expression changes in …
NIN-like protein 7 promotes nitrate-mediated lateral root development by activating transcription of TRYPTOPHAN AMINOTRANSFERASE RELATED 2
TT Zhang, H Kang, LL Fu, WJ Sun, WS Gao, CX You… - Plant Science, 2021 - Elsevier
Nitrate is essential for plant growth and development. When nitrate availability is low, plants
produce more lateral roots (LRs) to seek nitrate from the soil. In this study, by DNA …
produce more lateral roots (LRs) to seek nitrate from the soil. In this study, by DNA …