Methods for detecting the presence of irritable bowel syndrome and system for diagnosing same
US9702884B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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