Biotransformation of C20- and C22-polyunsaturated fatty acids to 11S- and 13S-hydroxy fatty acids by Escherichia coli expressing 11S-lipoxygenase from Enhygromyxa salina.

We report the highest concentrations, conversion yields, and productivities of 11S- and 13S-hydroxy fatty acids from C20- and C22-PUFAs achieved via E. coli expressing highly active E. salina 11S-LOX.