Eicosapentaenoic acid (20∶5n-3) from the marine microalgaPhaeodactylum tricornutum

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20∶5n-3) was obtained from the marine microalgaePhaeodactylum tricornutum by a three-step process: fatty acid extraction by direct saponification of biomass, polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) concentration by formation of urea inclusion compounds, and EPA isolation by semipreparative high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Alternatively, EPA was obtained by a similar two-step process without the PUFA concentration step by the urea method. Direct saponification of biomass was carried out with two solvents that contained KOH for lipid saponification. An increase in yield was obtained because the problems associated with emulsion formation were avoided by separating the biomass from the soap solution before adding hexane for extraction of insaponifiables. The most efficient solvent, ethanol (96%) at 60°C for 1 h, extracted 98.3% of EPA. PUFA were concentrated by the urea method with a urea/fatty acid ratio of 4∶1 at a crystallization temperature of 28°C and by using methanol and ethanol as urea solvents. An EPA concentration ratio of 1.73 (55.2∶31.9) and a recover yield of 78.6% were obtained with methanol as the urea solvent. This PUFA concentrate was used to obtain 93.4% pure EPA by semipreparative HPLC with a reverse-phase, C₁₈, 10 mm i.d.×25-cm column and methanol/water (1% acetic acid), 80∶20 w/w, as the mobile phase. Eighty-five percent of EPA loaded was recovered, and 65.7% of EPA present inP. tricornutum biomass was recovered in highly pure form by this three-step downstream process. Alternatively, 93.6% pure EPA was isolated from the fatty acid extract (without the PUFA concentration step) with 100% EPA recovery yield. This two-step process increases the overall EPA yield to 98.3%, but it is only possible to obtain 20% as much EPA as that obtained by three-step downstream processing.     

Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) muscle structure integrity and lysosomal cathepsins B and L influenced by dietary n-6 and n-3 fatty acids

This study had two main objectives: first, to evaluate the impact of different types and levels of dietary n-6 and n-3 fatty acids (FAs) on Atlantic salmon muscle structure integrity; second, to highlight a possible role of lysosomes and lysosomal degrading enzymes, cathepsins, in fish muscle structure integrity, in relation to dietary fatty acids. Four groups of Atlantic salmon (90 g starting weight) in fresh water tanks were fed one of four diets containing 23% crude lipids, with 100% of the added oils as either fish oil (FO), rapeseed oil (RO), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) enriched-oil or docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) enriched-oil. The RO diet was characterised by low levels of EPA + DHA (10% of total FAs), whereas the EPA and DHA diets were characterised by very high levels of EPA + DHA (>50% of total FAs). Fatty acid composition of the muscle crude lysosomal fraction (CLF) generally reflected the diets. Salmon fed the RO diet presented a muscle CLF FA composition close to the one of the FO group, showing moderate PUFA levels, and comparable cathepsin B and cathepsin L activities, relative gene expression of cathepsin B and cathepsin L in the muscle and rate of myofibre–myofibre detachments post-mortem. Salmon fed the EPA and DHA-enriched-oil diets presented a fairly similar muscle CLF FA composition, but different from the FO and RO groups. In the EPA and DHA groups, the percentage of PUFAs in the muscle CLF, the rate of myofibre–myofibre detachments and the relative gene expression of cathepsin B were higher than in the FO and RO groups. Cathepsin B and cathepsin L total activities in the muscle were however lower in the EPA and DHA groups 0 h post-mortem. Dietary lipids influenced the level of lysosomal degrading enzyme activity cathepsin B and cathepsin L as well as the relative gene expression of cathepsin B. Feeding Atlantic salmon with rapeseed oil and extreme levels of EPA + DHA highlighted the impact of fatty acid composition of the diet on salmon muscle integrity and the complexity of the process involving muscle lysosomes and cathepsins in relation to these dietary fatty acids.     

酶法富集小黄鱼内脏鱼油中EPA和DHA甘油酯

目的：以小黄鱼内脏精炼鱼油为原料,通过脂肪酶选择性水解法富集二十碳五烯酸（eicosapentaenoic acid,EPA）甘油酯和二十二碳六烯酸（docosahexaenoic acid,DHA）甘油酯。方法：采用气相色谱峰面积外标法定量测定EPA和DHA甘油酯总含量。通过单因素和响应面试验,考察反应时间、pH值、反应温度、加酶量等因素对富集效果的影响。结果：确定最佳工艺条件为反应时间4 h、pH 8.0、反应温度30 ℃、加酶量1.0%,在此条件下,EPA和DHA甘油酯总含量为21.65%,且4 个因素对EPA和DHA甘油酯富集的影响依次增强。结论：富集后鱼油理化指标和感官评价均优于精炼鱼油,EPA和DHA甘油酯总含量是富集前的1.74 倍,获得了天然的EPA和DHA甘油酯。     

鳗鱼肝脏和骨中脂肪酸测定及比较

利用有机溶剂法对鳗鱼肝脏和骨中所含油脂进行提取,比较研究提取鳗鱼肝油和骨油的感官表现、理化指标及其所含脂肪酸成分的差异。结果表明:提取鳗鱼骨油比肝油的感官评价好,但二者均达到鱼油标准SC/T350 2—20 00《鱼油》中精制鱼油一级标准。相比较而言,提取鳗鱼肝油较鳗鱼骨油饱和脂肪酸含量少(分别为24.3%和34.9%),二者单不饱和脂肪酸含量接近(分别为48.0%和49.6%),鳗鱼肝油较鳗鱼骨油多不饱和脂肪酸含量多(分别为12.1%和3.3%),特别是EPA含量(分别为1.90%和0.6%)和DHA的含量高得多(分别为9.0%和1.6%),未定性脂肪酸含量鳗鱼肝油也略高于鳗鱼骨油(分别为15.7%和12.1%)。因此,从脂肪酸种类和含量来看,鳗鱼肝油较鳗鱼骨油营养价值更高、品质更好。     

The labile lipid fraction of meat: from perceived disease and waste to health and opportunity

The fatty acid composition of beef and pork has been stigmatized due to their relationships with several diseases from cardiovascular disease to cancer. Meat lipids are, however, one of the few components of meat that can be modified in content and composition, and can present opportunities for value added production and health promotion. Until regulations and policies are in place to define requirements for fatty acid enrichment, however, the process remains relatively academic. Once practical goals are in place for fatty acid enrichment in meat, both theory and practice need to converge for successful production of fatty acid enriched meat. The present review covers aspects of policy in Canada, and requirements for research networks to respond to theoretical and practical challenges associated with production of fatty acid enriched meat. Finally, needs for education and marketing are outlined which must be in place to truly realize a transition of meat lipids from perceived disease and waste to health and opportunity.     

Fatty acid composition in some selected marine fish species living in Turkish waters

The muscle fatty acid (FA) composition of 12 selected marine fish species living in Turkish waters was determined. FA profiles of muscle were compared in terms of total and individual saturated (SFAs) and unsaturated fatty acids. Total SFA, monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA), n‐3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n‐3 PUFA) and n‐6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n‐6 PUFA) contents as well as n‐3/n‐6 FA and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)/docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) ratios differed (P < 0.01) in all fish species. Palmitic acid (16:0) among total SFAs, oleic acid (18:1n‐9) among MUFAs, DHA (22:6n‐3) among n‐3 PUFAs and 18:2n‐6 and 20:4n‐6 among n‐6 PUFAs were the most abundant FAs. The ratio of n‐3/n‐6 PUFA contents, indicating the availability of n‐3 PUFAs that are beneficial for human health, ranged from 2.67 to 12.61. The EPA/DHA ratio was between 0.17 and 0.83 in the marine fish species studied. Copyright © 2005 Society of Chemical Industry     

浅议DHA、EPA及其应用

DHA(二十二碳六烯酸)和EPA(二十碳五烯酸)属ω-3系多不饱和脂肪酸,对人体有着重要的生理作用,成为当今科研领域研究的热点之一。文章阐述了DHA、EPA的分子结构、代谢途径以及它们的生理作用。此外,介绍了其生物来源、应用和当前的研究热点。     

气相色谱法测宝石鱼鱼油中的脂肪酸组成

本文以宝石鱼为原料,利用气相色谱法来鉴定宝石鱼鱼油中的的脂肪酸组成,通过与标准脂肪酸色谱图比较共确定25种脂肪酸,其中以16:0、18:0、18:1n-9、18:2n-6、22:6n-3、20:4n-3、22:5n-3(EPA)和22:6n-3(DHA)。为主。     

Bioefficacy of EPA–DHA from lipids recovered from fish processing wastes through biotechnological approaches

The effect of fish oil recovered from fish visceral waste (FVW-FO) on serum and liver lipids, activity of HMG-CoA reductase in liver microsomes and EPA + DHA incorporation in liver, heart and brain were evaluated. Rats were fed different concentrations of FVW-FO providing 1.25%, 2.50%, 5.0% EPA + DHA recovered by either fermentation or enzymatic hydrolysis for 8 weeks. Feeding FVW-FO reduce triacylglycerols (5.96–20.3%), total cholesterol (7.9–21.5%) and LDL (7.39–21.7%) cholesterol levels in serum compared to group fed on a control diet (groundnut oil). The activity of HMG-CoA reductase was reduced (p < 0.05) in the FVW-FO fed groups compared to the control. EPA + DHA level in serum, liver, brain and heart increased with increments in dietary EPA + DHA. Results show the hypolipidemic property of FVW-FO and reduced HMG-CoA reductase activity which is proportional to the incorporation of EPA + DHA. Recovery of FVW-FO will address the increasing demand for fish oil and reduce pollution problems.