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Miguel Ángel López Casado¹, Pedro Lorite², Candelaria Ponce de León²

¹Department of Pediatrics Gastroenterology, Hospital Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, Spain.

Archivum Immunologiae Et Therapiae Experimentalis

|September 1, 2018

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Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten. It

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Autoantibodies Autoimmunity Celiac disease Immune tolerance

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Area of Science:

Immunology
Genetics
Gastroenterology

Background:

Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten ingestion.
It is a multifactorial disease influenced by genetic and non-genetic factors.
The major histocompatibility complex locus is a key genetic determinant.

Discussion:

Celiac disease involves an immune response to self-antigens, leading to tissue damage.
It presents autoimmune-like features driven by an external antigen (gluten).
The condition serves as a model for organ-specific autoimmunity.

Key Insights:

Gluten triggers an autoimmune response in susceptible individuals.
Multiple genes contribute to celiac disease development.
The disease involves both genetic predisposition and environmental triggers.

Outlook:

Further research into the polygenic nature of celiac disease.
Understanding the interplay between genetics and environmental factors.
Exploring celiac disease as a model for other autoimmune disorders.