Elevated gluten antibodies found in children with autism
Fuente : Elevated gluten antibodies found in children with autism Me parece interesante cuando dice el autor : hay más pruebas de que el sistema inmune desempeña un papel en un subconjunto de pacientes. (resalto lo de sub-grupo) June 20, 2013 — Researchers have found elevated antibodies to gluten proteins of wheat in children with autism in comparison to those without autism. The results also indicated an association between the elevated antibodies and the presence of gastrointestinal symptoms in the affected children. They did not find any connection, however, between the elevated antibodies and celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder known to be triggered by gluten. The results were e-published in the journal PLOS ONE . Gluten, a group of more than 70 proteins in wheat and related grains, consists of gliadins and glutenins. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that negatively affects communication and social interaction. Although the mechanisms...