Abstract
Three of 12 persons with pseudo-exfoliation syndrome revealed increased IgA serum antibodies to gluten and gliadin vs none in the control group. The phenomenon is suggested to indicate barrier breakdown in the gut wall.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Capillary Permeability / immunology
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Cataract / immunology
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Exfoliation Syndrome / immunology*
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Glaucoma, Open-Angle / immunology
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Gliadin / immunology*
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Glutens / immunology*
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Humans
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Immunoglobulin A / blood*
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Intestinal Mucosa / blood supply
Substances
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Immunoglobulin A
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Glutens
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Gliadin