Article
An updated overview on celiac disease: from immuno-pathogenesis and immuno-genetics to therapeutic implications.
Expert review of clinical immunology - 1 Mar 2021
D'Avino Paolo, Serena Gloria, Kenyon Victoria, Fasano Alessio
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune enteropathy triggered by ingestion of gluten. While presenting many similarities with other autoimmune diseases, celiac disease is unique in that the external trigger, gluten, and the genetic background necessary for disease development (HLA DQ2/DQ8) are well described. The prevalence of celiac disease is dramatically increasing over the years and new...
Topics
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Celiac Disease
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Glutens
- Humans
