Increased IgA antibodies to gluten and gliadin in serum of persons with ocular pseudo-exfoliation

Acta Ophthalmol Scand. 1995 Apr;73(2):171-2. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0420.1995.tb00662.x.

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.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Capillary Permeability / immunology
  • Cataract / immunology
  • Exfoliation Syndrome / immunology*
  • Glaucoma, Open-Angle / immunology
  • Gliadin / immunology*
  • Glutens / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin A / blood*
  • Intestinal Mucosa / blood supply

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin A
  • Glutens
  • Gliadin