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Microbial Synthesis of Functional Odd-chain Fatty Acids: a Review by Lin-Shang Zhang; Shan Liang; Min-Hua Zong; Ji-Guo Yang; Wen-Yong Lou is a Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology article available to read on EtoBox.

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Odd-chain fatty acids (OCFAs) naturally occur in bacteria, higher animals, and in plants. During recent years, they have received increasing attention due to their unique pharmacological properties and usefulness for agricultural and industrial applications. Recently, OCFAs have been identified and quantified in a few organisms, and new pharmacological functions of OCFAs have been reported. Some of the publications are related to the optimization of OCFA production through fermentation and genetic engineering. The present review aims to provide a summary on the recent progress in the field of microbial-derived OCFAs. More specifically, we outline the publications of OCFAs related to (i) different sources of OCFAs; (ii) endogenous synthesis of OCFAs; (iii) production of OCFAs through fermentation; (iv) genetic engineering related to OCFA; and (v) role of OCFAs in human health and disease. Finally, some areas that require further research are discussed.

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Author

Lin-Shang Zhang; Shan Liang; Min-Hua Zong; Ji-Guo Yang; Wen-Yong Lou

Publisher

Springer; Springer-Verlag; Springer Science + Business Media; Kluwer Academic Publishers; Springer Science and Business Media LLC (ISSN 1573-0972)

Published

2020

Language

EN

Field

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (Life Sciences)