N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs), and especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are essential compounds for human health. They have …

Omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) provide
significant health benefits and this has led to an increased consumption as dietary …

Eukaryotic algae are a very diverse group of organisms which inhabit a huge range of
ecosystems from the Antarctic to deserts. They account for over half the primary productivity …

We have engineered the diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum to accumulate the high value
omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). This was …

Diatoms are the most dominant phytoplankton species in oceans and they continue to
receive a great deal of attention because of their significant contributions in ecosystems and …

Microalgae are considered a promising source for various high-value products, including
carotenoids and omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Excluding …

The importance of n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) for human health
has received more focus the last decades, and the global consumption of n-3 LC-PUFA has …

The marine world represents a largely untapped reservoir of bioactive ingredients that can
be applied to numerous aspects of food processing, storage, and fortification. Due to the …

Abstract ω6-and ω3-polyunsaturated C20 fatty acids represent important components of the
human diet. A more regular consumption and an accordingly sustainable source of these …

Microalgae offer potential for numerous commercial applications, among them the
production of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs). These valuable fatty acids …