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Fate of five celiac disease-associated antibodies during normal diet in genetically at-risk children observed from birth in a natural history study.
The American journal of gastroenterology - 1 Sept 2007
Simell Satu, Hoppu Sanna, Hekkala Anne, Simell Tuula, Ståhlberg Marja-Riitta, Viander Markku, Yrjänäinen Heta, Grönlund Juhani, Markula Perttu, Simell Ville, Knip Mikael, Ilonen Jorma, Hyöty Heikki, Simell Olli
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: To explore the natural history of antibodies against tissue transglutaminase (TGA), endomysium (EMA), reticulin (ARA), and gliadin (AGA-IgG and AGA-IgA) in children carrying HLA-conferred risk for celiac disease (CD) and observed frequently from birth. METHODS: TGA was measured in serum samples obtained between years 2000 and 2003 from 1,320 children carrying genetic CD risk. If a sample was TGA...
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