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Alkane contamination of lipids extracted from Lagenidium giganteum and Lagenidium callinectes
Author(s) -
Warner S. A.,
Graham M. S.,
Sovocool G. W.,
Domnas A. J.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
lipids
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.601
H-Index - 120
eISSN - 1558-9307
pISSN - 0024-4201
DOI - 10.1007/bf02534912
Subject(s) - alkane , callinectes , lipidology , chemistry , environmental chemistry , clinical chemistry , biology , organic chemistry , biochemistry , hydrocarbon , ecology , crustacean
Alkanes associated with the mycelia of the fungi Lagenidium giganteum and L. callinectes were analyzed. Careful studies showed that these substances were contaminats derived from glass ware, media and solvents. No alkane biosynthesis or transformation was detected, indicating little or no alkane metabolism. The importance of using clean techniques, high‐purity solvents and proper media controls was emphasized.