DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME AND INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE

摘要

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.