Background:
Aetiopathogenesis of psoriasis is complex and not yet well known. In
recent years, it has been observed that psoriasis can coexist with
clinically asymptomatic celiac disease and a gluten-free diet helps to
obtain remission, even in patients with very chronic lesions.
Objective: The aim of our work was to investigate how often the
positive titres of antibodies characteristic for celiac disease occur
in psoriatics' serum in exacerbation in comparison with controls.
Patients/methods: Serum samples from 67 patients with intensified
psoriatic lesions were investigated. Serum from healthy people at a
comparable age and with no familial predisposition to psoriasis and
celiac disease was the control material. Antibodies against human
tissue transglutaminase (recombinant antigen), against tissue
transglutaminase isolated from guinea pig's liver and against gliadin
were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay technique.
Anti-endomysial antibodies were determined by indirect
immunofluorescence method. Results: Patients with psoriasis have
significantly higher mean concentrations of antibodies against tissue
transglutaminase (human recombinant and guinea pig-derived antigen) and
against gliadin for IgA. IgA antibodies against tissue transglutaminase
(both antigens) and gliadin positively correlate with psoriasis
activity. No anti-endomysial antibodies for IgA were found in any
serum. Conclusions: Our results seem to imply an association between
psoriasis and asymptomatic celiac disease/gluten intolerance. High
percentage of positive results to guinea pig-derived tTG could be due
to cellular activity of tissue transglutaminase in psoriasis.
Interesting....I've just started eating Quinoa. I have a killer recipe that I love and I can't believe how I could have lost a pound in one day! It sure makes you regular and gives you amazing energy!
If you want the recipe let me know!
cheers!
I would lOVE your recipe please!http://www.quinoa-recipes.com/#Anchor-63750
I used extra virgin olive oil
organic jarred ginger
chipolte canned peppers(3)finely chopped
no coriander
chicken stock instead of water(if your vegetarian you can use veg.broth)
I also added pumpkin seeds(or sunflower)
Enjoy and let me know what you think!
forestmaiden2008-04-18 11:27:52
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