| abstract |
The present invention relates to methods for identifying patients a subject at risk of developing an autoimmune or inflammatory disorder, as well as methods of prevention of development of an autoimmune or inflammatory disorder, comprising administering GABA, or a GABA receptor agonist, to a subject so identified. The invention furthermore relates to methods for assessing a subject's susceptibility to treatment with gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) or a GABA receptor agonist, as well as biomarkers to be used in the assessment of the response of a GABA treatment. |