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Novel Vibrio spp. Strains Producing Omega-3 Fatty Acids Isolated from Coastal Seawater.
Marine drugs - 1 Feb 2020
Estupiñán Mónica, Hernández Igor, Saitua Eduardo, Bilbao M Elisabete, Mendibil Iñaki, Ferrer Jorge, Alonso-Sáez Laura
Abstract excerpt
Omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs), such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) (20:5n-3) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (22:6n-3), are considered essential for human health. Microorganisms are the primary producers of omega-3 fatty acids in marine ecosystems, representing a sustainable source of these lipids, as an alternative to the fish industry. Some marine bacteria can produce LC-PUFAs de novo...
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