Article
Immune Sensitization to Yeast Antigens in ASCA-positive Patients with Crohn’s Disease
26 Feb 2004
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Alimentary antigens may play a role in the perpetuation of inflammation in Crohn's disease (CD). Yeast antigens are widespread components of food. A proportion of CD patients develop antibodies against the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae (ASCA), but little is known about the cellular immune reactivity against food antigens in antibody-positive and -negative patients. METHODS: Lymphocytes from patients...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
