DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

摘要

Methods are disclosed herein for identifying a subject with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), said methods comprising detecting the expression level of microRNA (miRNA) gene products in a subject and comparing said expression levels to a control. Methods are also disclosed for determining if an agent is effective for the treatment or prevention of IBS. Methods of treating a subject with IBS, such as a subject identified using the disclosed methods, are also provided.