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Botryococcus braunii: a rich source for hydrocarbons and related ether lipids

Metzger, P., Largeau, C.·2005·Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

Abstract

This paper presents a review on Botryococcus braunii, a cosmopolitan green colonial microalga characterised by a considerable production of lipids, notably hydrocarbons. Strains like wild populations of this alga differ in the type of hydrocarbons they synthesise and accumulate: (1) n-alkadienes and trienes, (2) triterpenoid botryococcenes and methylated squalenes, or (3) a tetraterpenoid, lycopadiene. In addition to hydrocarbons and some classic lipids, these algae produce numerous series of characteristic ether lipids closely related to hydrocarbons. This review covers the algal biodiversity, the chemical structures and biosynthesis of hydrocarbons and ether lipids and the biotechnological studies related to hydrocarbon production.

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  • Botryococcus spp. produce triterpenoid botryoccenes, a potential fuel molecule that requires minimal refining.

    “Botryococcus spp. that produce the triterpenoid botryoccenes, a potential fuel molecule that requires minimal refining [103].”

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Authors
Metzger, P., & Largeau, C.
Affiliations
Chimie ParisTech - PSL (FR)
Corresponding author
Metzger, P.
Venue
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Published
2004-12-04
Volume
66
Issue
5
Pages
486-496
ISSN
  • 0175-7598 (ISSN-L)
  • 1432-0614
OpenAlex
W2096535082
Cited by
735
References
90
Citations by year
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FWCI
0.97
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • HAL (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Energy › Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment › Algal biology and biofuel production
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Biochemistry › Lipid metabolism and biosynthesis
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction
Keywords
Botryococcus braunii, microalgae, hydrocarbons, ether lipids, botryococcenes, tetraterpenoids, lipogenesis, algal diversity
MeSH terms
Chlorophyta, Biotechnology, Hydrocarbons, Lipids

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