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. 2010 Feb 6;1(1):36-9.
doi: 10.4292/wjgpt.v1.i1.36.

Celiac disease: Alternatives to a gluten free diet

Fabiana Zingone  1 , Pietro Capone, Carolina Ciacci
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Celiac disease: Alternatives to a gluten free diet

Fabiana Zingone et al. World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther. .

Abstract

Celiac disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the small intestine caused by the ingestion of gluten or related rye and barley proteins. At present, the only available treatment is a strict gluten-exclusion diet. However, recent understanding of the molecular basis for this disorder has improved and enabled the identification of targets for new therapies. This article aims to critically summarize these recent studies.

Keywords: Celiac disease; Gluten free diet; Therapeutic options.

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