Generally we use Fatty acid profiles to estimate microbial biomass; however, we can find certain changes in composition of this parameter. What are the conclusions that we can formulate when cyclopropane fatty acids of a fungi are the 5% of the whole composition?
Additionally, I found that Candida albicans has some c17 and c19 cyclopropane fatty acids
(Fungal cell wall, structure, synthesis and assembly, Jose Ruiz Herrera, page:16)
Dear Phill: This behavior occurs in gamma-linolenic acid and arachidonic acid producers.
http://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/jf8000313
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Additionally, I found that Candida albicans has some c17 and c19 cyclopropane fatty acids
(Fungal cell wall, structure, synthesis and assembly, Jose Ruiz Herrera, page:16)
Is there a cyclopropane fatty acid synthase in these fungi? Cyclopropane fatty acids have been found to be protective of bacteria against environmental hazards such as high oxygen pressures and acid shock.
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