The lipid biochemistry of eukaryotic algae
Y Li-Beisson, JJ Thelen, E Fedosejevs… - Progress in Lipid …, 2019 - Elsevier
Algal lipid metabolism fascinates both scientists and entrepreneurs due to the large diversity
of fatty acyl structures that algae produce. Algae have therefore long been studied as …
of fatty acyl structures that algae produce. Algae have therefore long been studied as …
Metabolism of acyl‐lipids in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
Microalgae are emerging platforms for production of a suite of compounds targeting several
markets, including food, nutraceuticals, green chemicals, and biofuels. Many of these …
markets, including food, nutraceuticals, green chemicals, and biofuels. Many of these …
An Indexed, Mapped Mutant Library Enables Reverse Genetics Studies of Biological Processes in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
The green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii is a leading unicellular model for dissecting
biological processes in photosynthetic eukaryotes. However, its usefulness has been limited …
biological processes in photosynthetic eukaryotes. However, its usefulness has been limited …
A Galactoglycerolipid Lipase Is Required for Triacylglycerol Accumulation and Survival Following Nitrogen Deprivation in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
Following N deprivation, microalgae accumulate triacylglycerols (TAGs). To gain
mechanistic insights into this phenomenon, we identified mutants with reduced TAG content …
mechanistic insights into this phenomenon, we identified mutants with reduced TAG content …
Metabolic regulation of triacylglycerol accumulation in the green algae: identification of potential targets for engineering to improve oil yield
The great need for more sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels has increased our research
interests in algal biofuels. Microalgal cells, characterized by high photosynthetic efficiency …
interests in algal biofuels. Microalgal cells, characterized by high photosynthetic efficiency …
Targeted knockout of phospholipase A2 to increase lipid productivity in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii for biodiesel production
Biofuel derived from microalgae have several advantages over other oleaginous crops,
however, still needs to be improved with its cost aspect and can be achieved by developing …
however, still needs to be improved with its cost aspect and can be achieved by developing …
Microalgae and cyanobacteria as enzyme biofactories
BSAF Brasil, FG de Siqueira, TFC Salum, CM Zanette… - Algal research, 2017 - Elsevier
Microalgae consist of a diverse group that includes prokaryotic cyanobacteria and
eukaryotic photosynthetic microorganisms that inhabit freshwater and marine habitats …
eukaryotic photosynthetic microorganisms that inhabit freshwater and marine habitats …
Tailoring microalgae for efficient biofuel production
PK Sharma, M Saharia, R Srivstava… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Depleting fossil fuel, soaring prices, growing demand, and global climate change concerns
have driven the research for finding an alternative source of sustainable fuel. Microalgae …
have driven the research for finding an alternative source of sustainable fuel. Microalgae …
Stress-induced neutral lipid biosynthesis in microalgae—molecular, cellular and physiological insights
Photosynthetic microalgae have promise as biofuel feedstock. Under certain conditions, they
produce substantial amounts of neutral lipids, mainly in the form of triacylglycerols (TAGs) …
produce substantial amounts of neutral lipids, mainly in the form of triacylglycerols (TAGs) …
Lipid droplets in plants and algae: Distribution, formation, turnover and function
Plant oils represent an energy-rich and carbon-dense group of hydrophobic compounds.
These oils are not only of economic interest, but also play important, fundamental roles in …
These oils are not only of economic interest, but also play important, fundamental roles in …