Jong S C, Birmingham J M
Biotechnology. 1992;23:297-311.
Patents are important indicators of trends in biotechnological developments. Patents involving Aspergillus have stimulated growth in bioindustry, particularly in the fermentation and food industries. Patent specifications of Aspergillus-related inventions contain a voluminous amount of technical information and scientific data concerning Aspergillus biotechnology. A review of U.S. patents where Aspergillus cultures are cited in the disclosure demonstrates the value and versatility of the fungus. Identifying and evaluating these inventions is one measure of assessing the technical changes resulting from the use of Aspergillus cultures and of helping the industry maintain its innovative edge.
专利是生物技术发展趋势的重要指标。涉及曲霉菌的专利推动了生物产业的发展，尤其是在发酵和食品工业领域。与曲霉菌相关发明的专利说明书包含了大量有关曲霉菌生物技术的技术信息和科学数据。对美国专利中在公开内容中引用曲霉菌培养物的情况进行的审查证明了这种真菌的价值和多功能性。识别和评估这些发明是评估因使用曲霉菌培养物而产生的技术变化以及帮助该行业保持创新优势的一种方式。
