COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION OF BIOFUELS

摘要

Provided is a method for producing C4 to C14 fatty acids. The method entails providing genetically modified cells that express a heterologous animal TE-II and either a heterologous animal wild type FAS or a DeltaTE-I-FAS. The TE-II and the heterologous wild-type or DeltaTE-I-FAS are expressed as distinct molecules. The cells are cultured for a period of time, and the fatty acids are extracted either as free fatty acids or as glycerides from the cells and/or from the media in which the cells are cultured.