Genetic Analysis wins US patent for IBS treatment response diagnostic method

  • Genetic Analysis won US patent 12,596,121 covering companion diagnostic method to predict IBS patient response to low-FODMAP diet or fecal microbiota transplant.
  • Method uses gut microbiota profiling to separate likely responders from non-responders, aiming to guide treatment selection.
  • Patent family claims priority from Oct. 14, 2016; protection runs to Nov. 21, 2040.
  • Company cited IBS prevalence of 5%-10% globally, annual US cost burden of about USD 30 billion.


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