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Biosynthesis and dietary uptake of polyunsaturated fatty acids by piezophilic bacteria.
Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part B, Biochemistry & molecular biology - 1 Apr 2004
Fang Jiasong, Kato Chiaki, Sato Takako, Chan Olivia, McKay David
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The biochemistry of piezophilic bacteria is unique in that piezophiles produce polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). A pertinent question is if piezophilic bacteria synthesize PUFA de novo, through dietary uptake, or both. This study was undertaken to examine the biosynthesis and cellular uptake of PUFAs by piezophilic bacteria. A moderately piezophilic (Shewanella violacea DSS12) and two hyperpiezophilic bacteria...
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