HND-008: Evaluation of Anticancer and Antioxidant Effects of Unsaturated Fatty Acids from Yarrowia lipolytica: Co-Culture vs. Metabolite-Based Approaches

This research supports sustainable biotechnology by utilizing Yarrowia lipolytica, a GRAS-status, non-pathogenic yeast, as a microbial cell factory for producing health-promoting unsaturated fatty acids. Compared to animal-based or chemically synthesized fatty acids, microbial production offers a low-cost, renewable, and eco-friendly alternative. This approach reduces environmental impact, avoids overfishing (in the case of omega-3 from fish oil), and aligns with green chemistry and circular bioeconomy principles.