Alga modified for increased tag production
US10724011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Y203/01199
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present technology relates to a microalga that is genetically modified by inhibiting the activity of the enzyme Δ0-elongase (Δ0-ELO), which uses palmitic acid, a saturated fatty acid, as substrate and is associated with the production of monogalactosyldiacylglycerol (MGDG). The present technology also relates to a process for culturing the microalga for increased production of triacylglycerols (TAGs) and recovery of the TAGs.
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