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Omega-3 fatty acids, especially docosahe...

Summary: Omega-3 fatty acids, especially docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), have profound health effects on humans and animals. Currently, DHA serves as a popular health supplement for humans. It is also incorporated in aquaculture feeds in the form of fish oil to maintain vitality and enhance the survival rate of aquaculture species. A marine protist, Aurantiochytrium mangrovei, has been isolated from mangroves in Hong Kong. This species can produce a very high yield of DHA compared with published results derived from other strains. This project aims to investigate the physiological parameters leading to a high yield of DHA in batch cultures to pave the way for large-scale DHA production in fermentors. Although a few US companies are marketing DHA products, the lack of any commercial developments in Asia combined with the enormous aquaculture industry in the South Pacific region warrants investment in the further investigation of Aurantiochytrium mangrovei for high DHA production.

Country/Region: Hong Kong

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