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Celiac disease microbiota and its applications

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Intestinal microbiota plays an important role in maintaining the overall health of an individual. It can be affected by diet but also inflammation of the intestine due to various causes. In the last decade, particular attention has been paid to the study of the interaction between mucosal cells and intestinal microbiota, and to the host immune response to change in community structure. Here, we review the most significant studies on human microbiota in patients with celiac disease, and also the potential biotechnological use of microorganisms for the production of gluten-free products.

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  1. Molecular Biology Center, Institute for Interdisciplinary Research on Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

    Iulia Lupan

  2. Department of Pediatrics II, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

    Genel Sur

  3. Department of Immunology, “Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Croitorilor Street, 19-21 No, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

    Diana Deleanu, Victor Cristea & Gabriel Samasca

  4. Department of Veterinary Science, Czech University of Life Science, Prague, Czech Republic

    Peter Makovicky

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Lupan, I., Sur, G., Deleanu, D. et al. Celiac disease microbiota and its applications. Ann Microbiol 64, 899–903 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13213-013-0780-0

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