Intestinal TG3- and TG2-Specific Plasma Cell Responses in Dermatitis Herpetiformis Patients Undergoing a Gluten Challenge

Intestinal TG3- and TG2-Specific Plasma Cell Responses in Dermatitis Herpetiformis Patients Undergoing a Gluten Challenge

Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH), a cutaneous manifestation of coeliac disease, is characterized by transglutaminase (TG) 3-targeted dermal immunoglobulin A (IgA) deposits. The treatment for DH is the same as for coeliac disease, namely a life-long gluten-free diet. DH patients typically have gluten-de...

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Main Authors: Hanna Sankari, Minna Hietikko, Kalle Kurppa, Katri Kaukinen, Eriika Mansikka, Heini Huhtala, Kaija Laurila, Timo Reunala, Kaisa Hervonen, Teea Salmi, Katri Lindfors
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
coeliac disease
dermatitis herpetiformis
transglutaminase
autoantibody
plasma cell
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/2/467

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