Eukaryotic microorganisms for producing lipids and antioxidants
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1. A composition comprising an isolated eukaryotic microorganism having an 18S sequence, wherein the 18S sequence has at least 97% identity to the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:
- 1, and an artificial heterotrophic growth medium comprising a carbon source, a nitrogen source, inorganic salts and vitamins, wherein the microorganism in the composition produces a lipid or fatty acid fraction of at least about 30 wt. % to 80 wt. %.
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Disclosed are compositions and methods related to eukaryotic microorganisms that can produce unsaturated fatty acids which can be purified and used.
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1. A composition comprising an isolated eukaryotic microorganism having an 18S sequence, wherein the 18S sequence has at least 97% identity to the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:
- 1, and an artificial heterotrophic growth medium comprising a carbon source, a nitrogen source, inorganic salts and vitamins, wherein the microorganism in the composition produces a lipid or fatty acid fraction of at least about 30 wt. % to 80 wt. %.
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