Understanding the unique features of triacylglycerol (TAG) metabolism in microalgae may
be necessary to realize the full potential of these organisms for biofuel and biomaterial …

Diacylglycerol acyltransferases (DGAT s) catalyze a rate‐limiting step of triacylglycerol
(TAG) biosynthesis in higher plants and yeast. The genome of the green alga …

Many unicellular microalgae produce large amounts (∼ 20 to 50% of cell dry weight) of
triacylglycerols (TAGs) under stress (eg, nutrient starvation and high light), but the synthesis …

Photosynthetic organisms are responsible for converting sunlight into organic matter, and
they are therefore seen as a resource for the renewable fuel industry. Ethanol and esterified …

Acyl-CoA: diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT) catalyzes the final committed step in
triacylglycerol biosynthesis in eukaryotes. In microalgae, the copy number of DGAT genes is …

The oleaginous green microalga Lobosphaera (formerly Parietochloris) incisa accumulates
high amounts of arachidonic-acid-rich triacylglycerols (TAG), in particular under conditions …

The increasing demand for triacylglycerol (TAG) enriching polyunsaturated fatty acids
(PUFAs) has led to a surge of interest in microalgal TAG metabolism. Polar membrane lipids …

Neutral lipid metabolism has been extensively studied in yeast, plants and mammals. In
contrast, little information is available regarding the biochemical pathway, enzymes and …

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 …

In microalgae, triacylglycerol (TAG) biosynthesis occurs by parallel pathways involving both
the chloroplast and endoplasmic reticulum. A better understanding of contribution of each …