Arctic Sea Ice Microalga IChlamydomonas latifrons/I KNF0041: Identification and Statistical Optimization of Medium for Enhanced Biomass and Omega-3/Omega-6

• Published in: Marine drugs Vol. 21; no. 8
• Main Authors: Chae, Hyunsik, Kim, Sanghee, Choi, Han-Gu, Kim, Ji Hee, Han, Se Jong, Kim, Eun Jae
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 01.08.2023
• Subjects: Analysis; Biomass; Green algae; Identification and classification; Omega-3 fatty acids; South Korea

Polar microorganisms produce biologically active compounds that enable them to survive in harsh environments. These compounds have potential biomedical applications. The green microalga Chlamydomonas latifrons KNF0041, isolated from Arctic sea ice, has been found to produce polyunsaturated fatty aci...