Sourdough Fermentation of Wheat Flour does not Prevent the Interaction of Transglutaminase 2 with α2-Gliadin or Gluten

The enzyme transglutaminase 2 (TG2) plays a crucial role in the initiation of celiac disease by catalyzing the deamidation of gluten peptides. In susceptible individuals, the deamidated peptides initiate an immune response leading to celiac disease. Several studies have addressed lactic fermentation...

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Main Authors: Niklas Engström, Ann-Sofie Sandberg, Nathalie Scheers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-03-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
TG2
QLP
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/4/2134