Production of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (20:5 n-3) by Vibrio pelagius Isolated from Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus (L.)) Larvae.
Fourteen bacterial strains isolated from turbot, Scophthalmus maximus (L.), larvae were screened for eicosapentaenoic acid (20:5 n-3) (EPA) production. Gas chromatography analysis revealed that one bacterial species, Vibrio pelagius, contained a high proportion of EPA in cellular lipid. This finding was confirmed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis. A higher concentration of EPA was detected when the bacterium was cultured at 4 degrees C.
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The Foundation of Applied Research at the University of Tromsø, P.O. Box 2806, Elverhøy, N-9001 Tromsø, Norway, and Department of Microbiology, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, and Golden Sea Produce Limited, Hunterston, West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland.
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