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Author(s): Kellen Miranda Sá, Igor Lima Soares*, Marcos Venânces de Souza Leão, Maria Izabel Carneiro Ferreira, Patrícia Georgina Garcia do Nascimento, Claudilane Martins Pontes, Alane Maia da Hora, Lucas Pontes Leal, Maria Nilka de Oliveira, Mary Anne Medeiros Bandeira and Dorasilvia Ferreira Pontes

DOI: 10.2174/1872208317666230502101802

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Technology Prospection of Ora-pro-Nóbis (Pereskia aculeata Mill.): A Non-conventional Food Plant

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Abstract

Background: The ora-pro-nóbis (Pereskia aculeata Mill.) is a plant from Brazilian biodiversity used for food and medicinal purposes. It has ample technological potential, however, it is still underutilized, being classified as a Non-Conventional Food Plant (PANC). Prospective studies in intellectual property banks make it possible to expand perspectives for scientific research, enhancing the generation of new products.

Objective: Evaluate the patents of products containing Pereskia aculeata Mill. for the areas of food and health in intellectual property databases.

Methods: The study was conducted through structured prospective investigation (collection, processing and analysis) in 4 patent databases: National Institute of Intellectual Property (INPI) - Brazil, United States Patent and Trademark Office, World Trade Organization Intellectual Property (WIPO) and Espacenet.

Results: The evaluation showed a reduced number of registered patents. In general, 8 patent applications were examined, of which 7 are directly associated with the species (and its derivatives) and 1 is related to a device specially designed for harvesting leaves/fruits and removing thorns. The focus of the patents was the use of the species in the food, pharmaceutical and biotechnological areas, with emphasis on the use of the leaves in the extraction of mucilage and proteins.

Conclusion: This study showed that Pereskia aculeata Mill. is a technologically promising plant, because of its nutritional and medicinal composition, and it is important to encourage innovation and the development of new products with the species.

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