Methods of Detecting and Treating Colon Disorders
The subject invention pertains to a method of detecting colon disorders including inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, based on underexpression of Lipopolysaccharide Responsive Beige-like Anchor (LRBA). Advantageously, the invention may be used to test for inflammatory bowel disease using a blood sample from a subject before a more invasive test for colon disorders is employed. The invention also pertains to methods of treating a colon disorder in a subject in which the colon disorder is detected.
Attached files:Patents:US 8,440,395 issued 2013-05-14 [
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Inventor(s):
KERR WILLIAM G [US]; MCKINLEY JOSEPH M [US]
Type of Offer:
Licensing
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