The problems with Celiac disease can extend beyond the classic gastrointestinal problems, affecting any organ or body system. One problem—dental enamel defects—can help dentists and other health care providers identify people who may have celiac disease and refer them to a gastroenterologist. Ironically, for some people with celiac disease, a dental visit, rather than a [...]
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Vaccine for Celiac Disease On the Horizon?
A first ever in the world experimental vaccine designed to mute the autoimmune response to gluten in patients with celiac disease has moved on to Phase II testing this past August. The scientist heading the research is Dr. Bob Anderson, of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne, Australia. According to [...]
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Scientists Find Toxic Protein for Celiac Disease Sufferers
Is this the cause of celiac disease? Researchers in Australia’s Walter and Eliza Hall Institute have identified the three protein fragments that make gluten – the main protein in wheat, rye and barley – toxic to people with celiac disease. Their discovery opens the way for a new generation of diagnostics, treatments, and prevention strategies. [...]
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