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Synthesis of conjugated trienoic fatty acids by a cell-free preparation of tung endosperm

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An acetone-insoluble fraction that catalyzes the synthesis of conjugated trienoic fatty acid was prepared from maturing tung nuts. Greatest synthesis with the enzymic fraction occurred in the presence of CoASH, NADH and either ATP or ADP.

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  1. Southern Regional Research Laboratory, 70179, New Orleans, Louisiana

    T. J. Jacks & L. Y. Yatsu

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S. Market. Nutr. Res. Div., ARS, USDA.

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Jacks, T.J., Yatsu, L.Y. Synthesis of conjugated trienoic fatty acids by a cell-free preparation of tung endosperm. Lipids 7, 445–446 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02533158

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