PCT Filers

Navigating the Patent Application Process: From Idea to PatentThe patent application process is a critical step in protecting an invention and securing exclusive rights to its use. To successfully navigate the patent application process, it is essential to follow several key steps. The Patent Registration Process: Securing Legal Protection for Your InventionThe patent registration process is the final step in securing legal protection for an invention. After a patent is granted, it must be registered with the relevant patent office. It is important to note that patent rights are territorial, meaning they are only enforceable in the jurisdictions where the patent is registered.

Since it was first discovered in 1993 that the concentration of procalcitonin in the blood of patients with sepsis was significantly elevated, procalcitonin has become an important marker for the diagnosis of bacterial infection. At the same time, PCT concentration is related to the severity of the disease and can be used to guide antibacterial drug treatment. It is controversial whether peripheral blood cells, in addition to parenchymal cells, participate in the production of PCT during bacterial infection. Therefore, whether peripheral blood cells are involved in the release of PCT during bacterial infection still requires further study. Interestingly, infusion of anti-TNFa monoclonal antibodies into human leukocytes inhibited bacterial-induced stimulation of PCT release.