[HTML][HTML] Desaturases and elongases involved in long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis in aquatic animals: From genes to functions
Marine ecosystems are rich in “omega-3” long-chain (C 20-24) polyunsaturated fatty acids
(LC-PUFA). Their production has been historically accepted to derive mostly from marine …
(LC-PUFA). Their production has been historically accepted to derive mostly from marine …
Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis in chordates: Insights into the evolution of Fads and Elovl gene repertoire
Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) are major components of complex lipid
molecules and are also involved in numerous critical biological processes. Studies …
molecules and are also involved in numerous critical biological processes. Studies …
Biosynthesis of polyunsaturated fatty acids in marine invertebrates: recent advances in molecular mechanisms
Virtually all polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) originate from primary producers but can be
modified by bioconversions as they pass up the food chain in a process termed trophic …
modified by bioconversions as they pass up the food chain in a process termed trophic …
Desaturases and elongases involved in polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis in aquatic invertebrates: a comprehensive review
Invertebrates represent a large proportion of the biomass in aquatic ecosystems, particularly
in the ocean. In recent years, invertebrates have been well-consolidated models in …
in the ocean. In recent years, invertebrates have been well-consolidated models in …
Cephalopod culture: current status of main biological models and research priorities
A recent revival in using cephalopods as experimental animals has rekindled interest in their
biology and life cycles, information with direct applications also in the rapidly growing …
biology and life cycles, information with direct applications also in the rapidly growing …
A complete enzymatic capacity for biosynthesis of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22 : 6n–3) exists in the marine Harpacticoida copepod Tigriopus californicus
N Kabeya, M Ogino, H Ushio, Y Haga… - Open …, 2021 - royalsocietypublishing.org
The long-standing paradigm establishing that global production of Omega-3 (n–3) long-
chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) derived almost exclusively from marine single …
chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) derived almost exclusively from marine single …
Nutrition as a key factor for cephalopod aquaculture
Cephalopods are fast-growing animals, active swimmers and top predators, which require
substantial amounts of food. As such, they show high metabolic rates dependent on a …
substantial amounts of food. As such, they show high metabolic rates dependent on a …
Functional characterisation of a Fads2 fatty acyl desaturase with Δ6/Δ8 activity and an Elovl5 with C16, C18 and C20 elongase activity in the anadromous teleost …
The meagre, Argyrosomus regius, is a carnivorous fish with great potential to diversify finfish
aquaculture in the Mediterranean. However, currently nothing is known about their essential …
aquaculture in the Mediterranean. However, currently nothing is known about their essential …
Biosynthesis of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Sea Urchins: Molecular and Functional Characterisation of Three Fatty Acyl Desaturases from Paracentrotus lividus …
Sea urchins are broadly recognised as a delicacy and their quality as food for humans is
highly influenced by their diet. Lipids in general and the long-chain polyunsaturated fatty …
highly influenced by their diet. Lipids in general and the long-chain polyunsaturated fatty …
Evolutionary functional elaboration of the Elovl2/5 gene family in chordates
The biosynthesis of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) provides an intriguing
example on how multi-enzymatic cascades evolve. Essential LC-PUFA, such as …
example on how multi-enzymatic cascades evolve. Essential LC-PUFA, such as …