Prostaglandin Production in Marine Diatom Heterologously Expressing Cyclooxygenase

International Journal of Technology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mayu Murakami, Miho Kikuchi, Yuto Kurizaki, Satoshi Murata, Yoshiaki Maeda, Hiroshi Tsugawa, Tsuyoshi Tanaka
DOI: 10.14716/ijtech.v17i1.8219
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Abstract

Prostaglandins (PGs) are biologically active molecules produced from C20 polyunsaturated fatty acids through the sequential actions of cyclooxygenase (COX) and various PG synthases. PGs are used for pharmaceutical purposes to induce labor and tr

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Plant biochemistry and biosynthesis Algal biology and biofuel production Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects

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Journal / source
International Journal of Technology
Volume
17
Issue
1
Pages
261–261
Publication date
28 January 2026