Methods of comparing anti-vinculin and anti-cytolethal distending toxin antibodies as they relate to irritable bowel syndrome
US9851361B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2800/065
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention describes methods, assays, and systems of diagnosing, selecting and treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) based on a subject's level of anti-vinculin and anti-CdtB antibodies. IBS can be distinguished from inflammatory bowel (IBD) disease using the methods, assays, and systems described herein.
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