Method for the production of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and/or of carotenoids from aurantiochytrium
US10100345B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12R2001/89
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are novel strains of protists belonging to the Aurantiochytrium genus that allow the high yield production of lipids and carotenoids, in particular docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and canthaxanthin and/or astaxanthin, in mixotrophic mode, in particular, using variable and/or discontinuous provision of light, in particular in the form of flashes.
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