Enhanced production of lipids containing polyenoic fatty acid by very high density cultures of eukaryotic microbes in fermentors
US6607900B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/911
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a process for growing eukaryotic microorganisms which are capable of producing lipids, in particular lipids containing polyenoic fatty acids. The present invention also provides a process for producing eukaryotic microbial lipids.
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