Abstract
alpha-Linolenic acid (ALA) was incorporated at 28% into the sn-1 position of egg-yolk phospatidylcholine using Novozyme 435 in one-step transesterification process. Using phospholipase A(2) in a two-step process gave 25% incorporation of ALA into the sn-2 position.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Egg Yolk / chemistry*
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Enzymes, Immobilized
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Fungal Proteins
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Lipase / metabolism*
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Phosphatidylcholines / isolation & purification*
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Phosphatidylcholines / metabolism*
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alpha-Linolenic Acid / metabolism*
Substances
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Enzymes, Immobilized
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Fungal Proteins
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Phosphatidylcholines
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alpha-Linolenic Acid
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Novozyme 435
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Lipase