Eicosapentaenoic acid-producing microorganisms, fatty acid compositions, and methods of making and uses thereof

US9222112B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• DSM IP ASSETS B.V. · NL

Inventors

• Kirk E. Apt · Ellicott City, US
• Paul Warren Behrens · Ellicott City, US
• Jon Milton Hansen · Chula Vista, US
• Joseph W. Pfeifer, III · Westminster, US
• Tracey Lynn Stahl · Pasadena, US
• Ross Zirkle · Mount Airy, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 20, 2012
• Grant date: Dec 29, 2015
• Expiry date: Nov 19, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61K2800/10
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The invention is directed to microbial oils containing omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids comprising docosahexaenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, and optionally docosapentaenoic acid and dosage forms containing such oils.