摘要：Present biological research has concentrated on the commercial exploitation of microorganisms. Among the diverse range of microbial products with potential economic value, lipids and lipid related compounds are attracting considerable attention. The focus should rather be on the more expensive lipid products with medical applications, including certain polyunsaturated fatty acids as well as hydroxy polyunsaturated fatty acids, prostagtandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes.
