Abstract

Lipase or lipolytic enzymes are involved in the degradation of lipids and develop an important role in the recycling of water-insoluble compounds. They are widely distributed in nature and may be of origin animal, plant and microbial. The main sources for obtaining lipases for industrial application have been eukaryotes microorganisms (yeasts and fungi). However, the search for more microrganisms lipase producers in different conditions it is necessary. This work aimed to carry out technological prospecting using the lipase obtained by fermentation of yeast in order to assess the quantitative profile of journal articles and protection through patents for processes involving this microrganism group in the Web of Science index and the patent database Derwent Innovation Index, European patent Office (EPO), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the database of the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) of Brazil. To determine the biotechnology developments involving the lipolytic enzyme of yeast was carried out a survey of patents and scientific papers published in June/2015. He was found 1,228 articles, and about 918 patents in Derwent Innovation Index, in EPO 241, 219 at WIPO, 10 in the USPTO and 1 in INPI related to lipase from yeast. Technology forecasting stood out for an evolution from 1990 and low patent registration in Brazil in the number of articles.

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