Scientists Identify Origins Of Celiac Disease

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Scientists identify origins of Celiac Disease By William Atkins

Thursday, 22 July 2010 23:12

Science - Biology

Page 1 of 3 Australian/U.K. scientists have identified the molecular material that causes celiac disease in some humans. They hope the discovery will lead to a drug to control the disease that prevents such people from eating gluten-based foods.

The researchers from Australia and the United Kingdom have found three protein fragments found in the gluten of wheat, rye, and barley that may cause the immune response to gluten in those people that are genetically predisposed to celiac disease (or, coeliac disease).

Celiac disease is an intestinal illness that damages the small intestine. It is estimated to affect up to one in 133 people in the United States. The disease is found throughout the world.

Most people digest gluten easily. However, people with celiac disease have a negative response to gluten.

Consequently, they have to stringently avoid foods and beverages, such as most breads, cereals, pasta, and beer, which contain gluten.

Gluten consists of two proteins

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