Efficient Terpene Production by Marine Thraustochytrids: Shedding Light on the Thermodynamic Driving Force

Terpenoids, such as squalene, are valuable compounds for cosmetic and drug industries, the supply of which is often limited by natural sources. Alternative production strategies have been investigated for decades but remain challenging due to low yields.

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Main Authors: Natalja Kulagina, Jennifer Perrin, Sébastien Besseau, Vincent Courdavault
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/541e7de59c82473e834b138a4be359f4
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Summary:Terpenoids, such as squalene, are valuable compounds for cosmetic and drug industries, the supply of which is often limited by natural sources. Alternative production strategies have been investigated for decades but remain challenging due to low yields.