The γ-gliadin multigene family in common wheat (Triticum aestivum) and its closely related species

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BACKGROUND: The unique properties of wheat flour primarily depend on gluten, which is the most important source of protein for human being. gamma-Gliadins have been considered to be the most ancient of the wheat gluten family. The complex family structure of gamma-gliadins complicates the determination of their function. Moreover, gamma-gliadins contain several sets of celiac disease epitopes. However, no...

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