Journal article
Role of Intestinal Bacteria in Gliadin-Induced Changes in Intestinal Mucosa: Study in Germ-Free Rats
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the small intestine that is induced by dietary wheat gluten proteins (gliadins) in genetically predisposed individuals. The overgrowth of potentially pathogenic bacteria and infections has been suggested to contribute to CD pathogenesis. We aimed to study the effects of gliadin and various intestinal bacterial strains on mucosal barrier integrity, gliadin …
Authors
Cinova J; De Palma G; Stepankova R; Kofronova O; Kverka M; Sanz Y; Tuckova L
Journal
PLOS ONE, Vol. 6, No. 1,
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0016169
ISSN
1932-6203