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Competition between Δ6- and Δ8-desaturae activities
| Substrate Mixture | Reactions | Conversion of Substrate (%) Mean ± SD | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18:2n-6+ 20:2n-6 | Δ6-desaturase 18:2n-6 →18:3n-6 | 12.2 ± 0.16 | 7.2 |
| Δ8-desaturase 20:2n-6 → 20:3n-6 | 1.7 ± 0.54 | ||
| 18:3n-3+ 20:3n-3 | Δ6-desaturase 18:3n-3 → 18:4n-3 | 24.1 ± 2.4 | 23 |
| Δ8-desaturase 20:3n-3 → 20:4n-3 | 1.03 ± 0.31 |
