Characterization of Ergosterol as the Major Sterol from Euglena gracilis Grown on Animal Waste

J. F. Templeton; R. C. S. Audette; F. Zunza; H. R. Godavari; E. R. Waygood

doi:10.1055/s-0028-1097395

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Planta Med 1978; 33(4): 377-378
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1097395

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Characterization of Ergosterol as the Major Sterol from Euglena gracilis Grown on Animal Waste

J. F. Templeton¹ , R. C. S. Audette¹ , F. Zunza¹ , H. R. Godavari² , E. R. Waygood²

¹Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
²Department of Botany, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

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13 January 2009 (online)

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Abstract

Ergosterol was identified as the major sterol (0.09 % w/w) in Euglena gracilis grown photomixotrophically on animal wastes fortified with whey. No cholesterol was detected.

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Ergosterol - Euglena gracilis - Sterol

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