Generation of Codon-Optimized Fad3 Gene Transgenic Bovine That Produce More n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

Generation of Codon-Optimized Fad3 Gene Transgenic Bovine That Produce More n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) such as linoleic acid (18:2, n-6) and α-linolenic acid (18:3, n-3) are essential for the growth, development, and well-being of mammals. However, most mammals, including humans, cannot synthesize n-3 and n-6 PUFAs and these must be obtained through diet. The benef...

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Main Authors: Guanghua Su, Zhuying Wei, Chunling Bai, Danyi Li, Xiaoyu Zhao, Xuefei Liu, Lishuang Song, Li Zhang, Guangpeng Li, Lei Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
n-3 PUFAs
fatty acid desaturase 3 (Fad3)
transgenic cattle
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/1/93
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