METHODS AND USES

摘要

The invention provides a method for classifying an individual, the method comprising assessing any one or more of (a) a bacterial metabolite conjugated to a sulfur-containing moiety (b) a cresol metabolite and (c) overall sulfur concentration and/or distribution of sulfur atoms in molecules in a sample taken from the individual, wherein when assessing para-cresol sulfate the individual is not classified according to whether or not the individual has multiple sclerosis, when assessing hippurate and/or 4-hydroxyhippurate the individual is not classified according to whether the individual has autism spectrum disorder or not, and when assessing para-cresol the individual is not classified according to whether or not the individual has hyperactivity.