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Affinity maturation of immunoglobulin A anti-tissue transglutaminase autoantibodies during development of coeliac disease.
Clinical and experimental immunology - 1 May 2007
Westerlund A, Ankelo M, Simell S, Ilonen J, Knip M, Simell O, Hinkkanen A E
Abstract excerpt
Coeliac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated enteropathy triggered by ingestion of wheat gluten and related cereals in genetically predisposed individuals. Circulating immunoglobulin A (IgA) class autoantibodies against tissue transglutaminase (IgA-TGA) are highly specific and sensitive serological markers for CD, which is ultimately confirmed by duodenal biopsy. Although CD is considered a life-long disorder,...
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