gliadin (Meaning)
gliadin (n.)
Vegetable glue or gelatin; glutin. It is one of the constituents of wheat gluten, and is a tough, amorphous substance, which resembles animal glue or gelatin.
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Vegetable glue or gelatin; glutin. It is one of the constituents of wheat gluten, and is a tough, amorphous substance, which resembles animal glue or gelatin.
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Gliadin, a protein found in wheat, can trigger an autoimmune response in individuals with celiac disease.
The presence of gliadin in food products is strictly prohibited for those with celiac disease.
Gliadin's structure consists of repetitive proline and glutamine amino acids, making it resistant to digestion.
When ingested by individuals with celiac disease, gliadin triggers an immune reaction that attacks the small intestine.
