Abstract
Simultaneous evaluation of the production of squalene and fatty acids by Aurantiochytrium
Highlights
Some thraustochytrid strains, those of the Thraustochytriaceae family, have been recognized as a promising alternative for the production of squalene C30H50)
Effect of culture conditions on growth The evolution of Aurantiochytrium sp. biomass produced at three different levels of glucose and two salinities at 26oC and 30oC is presented in figure 1
This study has investigated the effect of salinity, initial glucose concentration and temperature on the growth, squalene content and fatty acid profile of Aurantiochytrium sp
Summary
Those of the Thraustochytriaceae family, have been recognized as a promising alternative for the production of squalene C30H50). This triterpene is commercially produced from the liver oil of deepsea sharks, plant seed oils or wastes from olive oil production. Its hydrogenated form, are currently used in the cosmetic industry as moisturising agent and emollient It is applied in medicinal products[1] and it was demonstrated that squalene can inhibit chemically induced skin, lung and colon tumorigenesis in rodents[2] and as the major factor in the cancer risk-reducing effect[3]. The importance of DHA derives from its health benefits in the development of neural and retinal functions[5] and to improve the learning capacity of school-aged children, inhibitor of carcinomas and exhibiting chemo-protective activities
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