Very long-chain fatty acids in yeast

J Bacteriol. 1973 Jul;115(1):464-6. doi: 10.1128/jb.115.1.464-466.1973.

Abstract

Novel fatty acids ranging from 20 to 30 carbons have been found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. These comprise 1 to 2% of the total fatty acid fraction.

MeSH terms

  • Chromatography, Gas
  • Fatty Acids / analysis*
  • Fatty Acids / biosynthesis
  • Fatty Acids / isolation & purification
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Molecular Weight
  • Petroleum
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / analysis*
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / growth & development
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / metabolism
  • Solvents

Substances

  • Fatty Acids
  • Petroleum
  • Solvents