transformation of stearic acid into eicosapentaenoic acid
transformation of stearic acid into arachidonic acid
Isolation
Channel catfish, Christiansburg, VA, USA
Biosafety Level
1
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Product Format
test tube
Preceptrol®
no
Type Strain
no
Comments
produces oogonia and antheridia
Colony Morphology
Gemmae abundant; clavate, pyriform, or irregular; terminal, single or frequently catenulate; functioning as oogonia or zoosporangia. Zoosporangia abundant; cylindrical, clavate or irregular; straight. Oogonia usually sparse, often formed only after prolonged period of time; terminal, infrequently lateral or intercalary; clavate, pyriform or irregular; 54-146 x 18-72 μm.
Sequence Data
No DNA sequencing was performed in house on this product.
Medium
ATCC® Medium 307: Cornmeal agar
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 20°C to 25°C
Atmosphere: Typical aerobic
Name of Depositor
JR Powell
Chain of Custody
ATCC <-- JR Powell <-- AH O Bier 2-27-59
References
Hamberg M, et al. Stereochemistry of two epoxy alcohols from Saprolegnia parasitica. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 879: 410-418, 1986.
Hamberg M, et al. Novel biological transformations of 15-Ls-hydroperoxy-5,8,11,13-eicostetraenoic acid. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 877: 447-457, 1986. PubMed: 3089290
Hamberg M. Isolation and structures of lipoxygenase from Saprolegnia parasitica. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 876: 688-692, 1986.
. . Prog. Fish-Cult. 24: 3-15, 1962.
Powell JR Jr., et al. Physiological parameters of growth in Saprolegnia parasitica Coker. Mycopathol. Mycol. Appl. 47: 1-40, 1972.
