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  • Food Science
  • Nutrition Science
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Wheat gluten significantly influences the nutritional and processing characteristics of wheat flour.
  • There's growing interest in wheat gluten due to its role in celiac disease and other adverse wheat reactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a concise overview of wheat gluten properties relevant to celiac disease and gluten-related disorders.
  • To explain the biological role, structures, and relationships of gluten protein families.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on gluten protein structures and functions.
  • Analysis of scientific articles spanning over two centuries.

Main Results:

  • Detailed descriptions of gluten protein families and their biological roles.
  • Identification of related proteins that affect functionality and health.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the gluten protein system is essential for research into its health impacts.
  • This review consolidates knowledge on gluten's role in celiac disease and related conditions.