4D pharma plc announced the publication in the journal Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics of the Phase II clinical data for LBP Blautix (MRx1234) for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. The results highlight the positive effects of Blautix on key regulator-defined clinical symptoms of IBS, altered bowel habits and abdominal pain, both in patients with IBS with predominant constipation (IBS-C) or IBS with predominant diarrhoea (IBS-D). Blautix was well tolerated, with a safety profile comparable to placebo.