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  • Marine Biology
  • Nutritional Science

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  • Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are crucial for human health, especially cardiovascular protection.
  • Microalgae are increasingly recognized as a sustainable and efficient source of PUFAs.
  • Microalgal cultivation offers advantages like rapid growth and PUFA accumulation under stress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in microalgal polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) research.
  • To analyze PUFA content across various microalgal species.
  • To explore environmental influences and biochemical pathways of PUFA synthesis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current research on microalgal PUFAs.
  • Analysis of factors affecting PUFA synthesis and accumulation.
  • Examination of metabolic engineering and gene editing strategies for enhanced production.

Main Results:

  • Significant variations in PUFA content exist among different microalgal species.
  • Environmental factors like light, temperature, and nutrients critically influence PUFA synthesis.
  • Metabolic engineering and gene editing show promise for boosting microalgal PUFA yields.

Conclusions:

  • Microalgae represent a viable and sustainable source for producing health-beneficial PUFAs.
  • Optimizing cultivation conditions and employing advanced genetic techniques can enhance PUFA production.
  • Further research is needed to overcome current challenges in large-scale microalgal PUFA cultivation.