Increased lipid production by heterologous expression of AtWRI1 transcription factor in Nannochloropsis salina.

Nam Kyu KangEun Kyung KimYoung Uk KimBongsoo LeeWon-Joong JeongByeong-Ryool JeongYong Keun Chang

Published in: Biotechnology for biofuels (2017)

AtWRI1 TF regulated several genes involved in lipid synthesis in N. salina, resulting in enhancement of neutral lipid and FAME production. These findings suggest that heterologous expression of AtWRI1 TF can be utilized for efficient biofuel production in industrial microalgae.

Keyphrases

transcription factor
poor prognosis
fatty acid
binding protein
heavy metals
risk assessment