Gut bacteria could tip balance in developing celiac disease or staying healthy

“About 40 per cent of the population have a genetic disposition to celiac disease, but only about one per cent develop the autoimmune condition when exposed to gluten, and this could be promoted by the type of bacteria present in the gut.

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Alberto Caminero, Heather J. Galipeau, Justin L. McCarville, Chad W. Johnston, Steve P. Bernier, Amy K. Russell, Jennifer Jury, Alexandra R. Herran, Javier Casqueiro, Jason A. Tye-Din, Michael G. Surette, Nathan A. Magarvey, Detlef Schuppan, Elena F. Verdu. Duodenal Bacteria From Patients With Celiac Disease and Healthy Subjects Distinctly Affect Gluten Breakdown and Immunogenicity. Gastroenterology, 2016; DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2016.06.041


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