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Immune cell dynamics and mechanisms of epithelial injury in celiac disease.
Frontiers in immunology - 1 Jan 2026
Marafini Irene, Salvatori Silvia, Troncone Edoardo, De Vico Pasquale, De Cristofaro Elena, Monteleone Giovanni
Abstract excerpt
Despite continuous exposure to dietary and microbial antigens, the intestinal mucosa maintains a delicate balance between immune activation and tolerance. This equilibrium depends on the integrity and regulatory functions of the intestinal epithelium and associated immune cells. In the case of celiac disease (CD), gluten ingestion disturbs this equilibrium in people with a genetic predisposition (those with...
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