ISSN: 0973-7510
E-ISSN: 2581-690X
J Pure Appl Microbiol. 2007;1(2):281-284
© The Author(s). 2007
Received: 30/08/2007 | Accepted: 08/10/2007 | Published: 30/10/2007
Abstract
A cheap and reliable method for concentration of unsaturated fatty acid (g-linolenic acid) from Spirulina platensis has been demonstrated using urea and methanol. Using this method, g-linolenic acid purity was enhanced from 24-62% of the total fatty acids.
Keywords
Urea, methanol, g-linolenic acid, Spirulina platensis
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