Are all gliadins toxic in coeliac disease? An in vitro study of alpha, beta, gamma, and w gliadins

Howdle, P.D.; Ciclitira, P.J.; Simpson, F.G.; Losowsky, M.S.

Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology 19(1): 41-47

1984


ISSN/ISBN: 0036-5521
PMID: 6710076
Document Number: 239078
The toxicity of alpha, beta, gamma, and w gliadins for small-intestinal mucosa has been assessed by means of an organ culture technique. The results suggest that all these gliadin fractions are toxic to coeliac mucosa in vitro.

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