The lipid biochemistry of eukaryotic algae
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 …
Chlamydomonas as a model for biofuels and bio‐products production
MA Scranton, JT Ostrand, FJ Fields… - The Plant …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Develo** renewable energy sources is critical to maintaining the economic growth of the
planet while protecting the environment. First generation biofuels focused on food crops like …
planet while protecting the environment. First generation biofuels focused on food crops like …
Three acyltransferases and nitrogen-responsive regulator are implicated in nitrogen starvation-induced triacylglycerol accumulation in Chlamydomonas
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 …
still unknown about the biological triggers that cause the production of triacylglycerols. We …
Metabolic and gene expression changes triggered by nitrogen deprivation in the photoautotrophically grown microalgae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii and Coccomyxa …
J Msanne, D Xu, AR Konda, JA Casas-Mollano… - Phytochemistry, 2012 - Elsevier
Microalgae are emerging as suitable feedstocks for renewable biofuel production.
Characterizing the metabolic pathways involved in the biosynthesis of energy-rich …
Characterizing the metabolic pathways involved in the biosynthesis of energy-rich …
Molecular and cellular mechanisms of neutral lipid accumulation in diatom following nitrogen deprivation
ZK Yang, YF Niu, YH Ma, J Xue, MH Zhang… - Biotechnology for …, 2013 - Springer
Background Nitrogen limitation can induce neutral lipid accumulation in microalgae, as well
as inhibiting their growth. Therefore, to obtain cultures with both high biomass and high lipid …
as inhibiting their growth. Therefore, to obtain cultures with both high biomass and high lipid …
TAG, You're it! Chlamydomonas as a reference organism for understanding algal triacylglycerol accumulation
SS Merchant, J Kropat, B Liu, J Shaw… - Current opinion in …, 2012 - Elsevier
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 …
they are therefore seen as a resource for the renewable fuel industry. Ethanol and esterified …
Selection, breeding and engineering of microalgae for bioenergy and biofuel production
Microalgal production technologies are seen as increasingly attractive for bioenergy
production to improve fuel security and reduce CO 2 emissions. Photosynthetically derived …
production to improve fuel security and reduce CO 2 emissions. Photosynthetically derived …
Determining the provenance and authenticity of seafood: A review of current methodologies
Background Globally, food provenance has become a concern for government authorities,
the seafood industry and consumers due to increasing food safety and authenticity …
the seafood industry and consumers due to increasing food safety and authenticity …
Lipid metabolism in microalgae distinguishes itself
Microalgae are attracting renewed interest from both the scientific and public communities
owing to their potential applications as sustainable feed stocks for the production of biofuels …
owing to their potential applications as sustainable feed stocks for the production of biofuels …
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 …