Dunaliella mutant and method for producing pigment by using same
AssigneeIndustry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University
InventorsEon Seon JIN, Min Jae KIM
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Abstract
A novel alga mutant having improved pigment productivity is provided. The mutant can be used to produce carotenoid-based pigments, particularly, xanthophyll by using a small amount of energy, and thus can effectively produce pigment on an industrial level. In addition, the mutant can be used as a source for foods, health functional foods, and medications which contain a pigment. Further, when account is taken of the physiological characteristics of the euryhaline microalgae Dunaliella and the geological characteristics of Korean, the three sides of which are in contact with the sea, sea-water can be used as a culture medium, with the expectation of reducing the cost and leading to the development of related industries.
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Dunaliella sp. Macular Pigment 3 (MP3) (KCTC 12990BP) algae having a xanthophyll-producing ability.
A culture of Dunaliella sp. MP3 (KCTC 12990BP) algae.
A method of producing a pigment, comprising:
- culturing Dunaliella sp. MP3 (KCTC 12990BP) algae.
A method of producing a raw material of food or feed, comprising:
- culturing Dunaliella sp. MP3 (KCTC 12990BP) algae.
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