Journal article
Prevalence of Celiac Disease and Celiac Autoimmunity in the Toba Native Amerindian Community of Argentina
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Celiac disease (CD) is mostly recognized among subjects with a Caucasian ethnic ancestry. No studies have explored conditions predisposing Amerindians to CD.
OBJECTIVE: To prospectively assess environmental, genetic and serological conditions associated with CD among members of the Toba native population attending a multidisciplinary sanitary mission.
Authors
Vázquez H; de la Paz Temprano M; Sugai E; Scacchi SM; Souza C; Cisterna D; Smecuol E; Moreno ML; Longarini G; Mazure R
Journal
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vol. 29, No. 8, pp. 431–434
Publisher
Hindawi
Publication Date
2015
DOI
10.1155/2015/927458
ISSN
2291-2789
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentAdultAgedArgentinaAutoantibodiesAutoimmunityCeliac DiseaseChildChild, PreschoolDietFemaleGTP-Binding ProteinsGliadinGlutensHLA-DQ AntigensHumansImmunoglobulin AIndians, South AmericanMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceProspective StudiesProtein Glutamine gamma Glutamyltransferase 2TransglutaminasesYoung Adult