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Methods for detecting the presence of irritable bowel syndrome and system for diagnosing same

US9702884B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2013
Grant dateJul 11, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/2842
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Described herein are methods and systems for the detection of anti-vinculin antibodies, for determining a presence or likely presence of a gastrointestinal motility disorder, bladder motility disorder, or fibromyalgia. Further provided are methods of selecting and/or administering a therapy based on the presence or absence of anti-vinculin antibodies.

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