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Three acyltransferases and nitrogen-responsive regulator are implicated in nitrogen starvation-induced triacylglycerol accumulation in Chlamydomonas.
The Journal of biological chemistry - 4 May 2012
Boyle Nanette R, Page Mark Dudley, Liu Bensheng, Blaby Ian K, Casero David, Kropat Janette, Cokus Shawn J, Hong-Hermesdorf Anne, Shaw Johnathan, Karpowicz Steven J, Gallaher Sean D, Johnson Shannon, Benning Christoph, Pellegrini Matteo, Grossman Arthur, Merchant Sabeeha S
Abstract excerpt
Algae have recently gained attention as a potential source for biodiesel; however, much is still unknown about the biological triggers that cause the production of triacylglycerols. We used RNA-Seq as a tool for discovering genes responsible for triacylglycerol (TAG) production in Chlamydomonas and for the regulatory components that activate the pathway. Three genes encoding acyltransferases, DGAT1, DGTT1, and...
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