Description |
Celiac disease is a chronic gluten intolerance that occurs in genetically predisposed individuals. The ingestion of gluten causes chronic inflammation of the small intestinal mucosa, leading to nutrient malabsorption. Susceptibility to celiac disease is strongly associated with particular HLA class II alleles. However, non-HLA genetic factors are likely to be required for the development of the disease. It has been reported that CTLA4 and MYO9B gene polymorphisms are associated with predisposition to celiac disease.
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Authors |
Djilali-Saiah I, Schmitz J, Harfouch-Hammoud E, Mougenot JF, Bach JF, Caillat-Zucman S |
Authors |
Monsuur AJ, de Bakker PI, Alizadeh BZ, Zhernakova A, Bevova MR, Strengman E, Franke L, van't Slot R, van Belzen MJ, Lavrijsen IC, Diosdado B, Daly MJ, Mulder CJ, Mearin ML, Meijer JW, Meijer GA, van Oort E, Wapenaar MC, Koeleman BP, Wijmenga C |