title: Production of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (20:5 n-3) by Vibrio pelagius Isolated from Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus (L.)) Larvae.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: 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.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ringø
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Sinclair
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Birkbeck
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Barbour