Microbial oils with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids
US12359230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12P7/6472
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided herein are microbial oils and methods of making and using microbial oils with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Specifically, provided is a microbial oil comprising at least 85% total fatty acids, wherein the total fatty acids comprise at least 50% DHA. Also provided is a method of making a biomass comprising culturing an oil-producing microorganism in a culture medium comprising a fatty acid synthesis inhibitor, wherein the biomass comprises at least 500 mg/g oil.
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