Fatty acid desaturases from fungi
US7622632B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/8247
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates generally to methods and compositions concerning fungal desaturase enzymes that modulate the number and location of double bonds in long chain poly-unsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA's). In Particular, the invention relates to methods and compositions for improving omega-3 fatty acid profiles in plant products and parts using desaturase enzymes and nucleic acids encoding for such enzymes. In particular embodiments, the desaturase enzymes are fungal −15 desaturases. Also provided are improved canola oil compositions having SDA and maintaining beneficial oleic acid content.
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