The role of cytochrome b5 fusion desaturases in the synthesis of polyunsaturated fatty acids.

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Published in Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids on February 01, 2003

Authors

Johnathan A Napier1, Louise V Michaelson, Olga Sayanova

Author Affiliations

1: IACR Long Ashton Research Station, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9AF, UK. jon.napier@bbsrc.ac.uk

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