Production of omega 3 fatty acids by recombinant escherichia coli nissle 1917
AssigneeMicro-Omegapro Inc.
InventorsMitra Amiri-Jami, Mansel W. Griffiths
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Abstract
Described are recombinant Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 (“EcN”) cells transformed with genes that express proteins or polypeptides involved in omega 3 fatty acid biosynthesis. The recombinant EcN cells produce eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and/or docosahexaenoic acids (DHA). Associated compositions, methods and uses of the recombinant EcN cells are also provided.
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A recombinant Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 (EcN) cell or a variant thereof, comprising genes encoding for pfaA, pfaB, pfaC, pfaD and pfaE, wherein the cell produces one or more omega 3 fatty acids.
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