Our technology

    The formation of six-carbon aldehydes such as (3Z)-hexenal and (2E)-hexenal from hydrolyzed plant oil rich in linolenic acid only requires two enzymes; lipoxygenase and hydroperoxide lyase (HL). We have successfully created a natural system with greatly increased hydroperoxide lyase activity. Using a combination of this hydroperoxide lyase source and an improved lipoxygenase source, we can achieve about 10 times more hexenal production from linolenic acid than watermelon leaves, the highest producing commercial natural source (U. S. Patents 7,153,680 & 7,517,679 & Patent application 10/900,408).

We also have a system for improved production of methyl epi-jasmonate, MEJ, the details of which can be provided.

      HL Product Levels

      AOS Product Levels

      AOS: Allene oxide synthase