Genetic Contribution of Pain and Inflammation in IBS

Genetic Contribution of Pain and Inflammation in Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

The goal of the study is to identify possible polymorphisms on the loci of candidate genes that may be involved in modulation of pain and inflammation in irritable bowel syndrome.

Stored and de-linked blood or DNA from subjects with IBS will be utilized for analysis for possible polymorphisms at predetermined genetic loci located in chosen genes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with IBS and previously stored samples

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects without IBS and no previously stored samples