Patents Assigned to Martek Biosciences, Inc.
  • Method for production of arachidonic acid
    Patent number: 7736885
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing arachidonic acid. In one embodiment, Mortierella sect. schmuckeri microorganisms are cultured in fermentation medium, preferably containing a component of a complex nitrogen source. Further disclosed is a food product which includes Mortierella sect. schmuckeri microorganisms or lipid isolated from such microorganisms to enhance the arachidonic acid content of the food product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Martek Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventor: William R. Barclay
  • Method for production of arachidonic acid
    Patent number: 7666657
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing arachidonic acid. In one embodiment, Mortierella sect. schmuckeri microorganisms are cultured in fermentation medium, preferably containing a component of a complex nitrogen source. Further disclosed is a food product which includes Mortierella sect. schmuckeri microorganisms or lipid isolated from such microorganisms to enhance the arachidonic acid content of the food product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Martek Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventor: William R. Barclay