Anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies and EEG pattern in celiac patients on prolonged gluten-free diet

The Authors investigate the relationship between serum anti-tTG antibodies and EEG pattern in 12 celiac patients of various age on gluten-free diet for 1-10 years. In a group of 6 patients with good compliance with the diet, anti-tTG antibodies were normal in all and EEG in 5; in another group of 6...

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Main Authors: A. Berio, G. Badolati, G. Mangiante, E. Calcagno, A. Piazzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Biological Research
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/jbr/article/view/3666
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Summary:The Authors investigate the relationship between serum anti-tTG antibodies and EEG pattern in 12 celiac patients of various age on gluten-free diet for 1-10 years. In a group of 6 patients with good compliance with the diet, anti-tTG antibodies were normal in all and EEG in 5; in another group of 6 patients with poor compliance with the diet, serum anti-tTG antibodies were raised in all; EEG abnormalities of various gravity were reported in 5 patients. The concomitance of raised anti-tTG antibodies and EEG abnormalities is stressed, as possible expression of an immune-inflammatory reaction persistent in Central Nervous System.
ISSN:1826-8838
2284-0230