Biotechnological production of healthful conjugated fatty acids

• Published in: Trends in biotechnology (Regular ed.)
• Main Authors: Lin, Lu, Ji, Xiao-Jun, Zhao, Quanyu, Huang, He
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 18.07.2025
• Subjects: biotransformation; conjugated fatty acid; conjugated linoleic acid; conjugated linolenic acid; de novo biosynthesis; Internal Medicine; de novo biosynthesis; conjugated linoleic acid; biotransformation; conjugated fatty acid; conjugated linolenic acid
• ISSN: 0167-7799; 1879-3096; 1879-3096
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2025.07.005

Conjugated fatty acids (CFAs) are important for human health. They are traditionally obtained by extraction or chemical synthesis, but can alternatively be produced using biotechnology. Current efforts are aimed at improving the biotransformation process and capability for de novo biosynthesis. The next step is to make the process even more competitive. Conjugated fatty acids (CFAs) are important for human health. They are traditionally obtained by extraction or chemical synthesis, but can alternatively be produced using biotechnology. Current efforts are aimed at improving the biotransformation process and capability for de novo biosynthesis. The next step is to make the process even more competitive.