extremely labile. Lipases are relatively inexpensive and efficient biocatalysts, and
can be supplied in an immobilized form that results in high productivity as they can
be re-used tens of time, with little deterioration. It is anticipated that the production
of structured lipids containing n-3 PUFA, together with medium-chain fatty acids in
labeled positions, will soon commence on an industrial scale. Lastly, it is expected
that, in the future, lipases will also find important uses in the asymmetric synthesis of
chiral lipids, including EL and PL containing EPA and DHA. Such compounds
should offer a variety of nutritional, health and medical benefits to mankind.
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