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Production of docosahexaenoic acid and/or eicosapentaenoic acid and/or carotenoids in mixotrophic mode by Nitzschia

US9580730B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12R2001/89
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

New strains of microalgae belonging to the Nitzschia genus, allow high-yield production of lipids, in particular of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and/or eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and/or carotenoids, in particular fucoxanthin, in mixotrophic mode, and a method for selecting and culturing such strains, using a variable and/or discontinuous light source, in particular a flashing light.

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