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ArticleNutrients2021

Clinical Value of Tissue Transglutaminase Antibodies in Celiac Patients over a Long Term Follow-Up.

Elisa Farina, Leda Roncoroni, Vincenza Lombardo, Alice Scricciolo, Maurizio Vecchi, Luisa Doneda, Luca Elli

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Article in Nutrients, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Elisa FarinaDepartment of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0371-0035
Leda RoncoroniFoundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico-Center for Prevention and Diagnosis of Celiac Disease and Division of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Via F. Sforza 35, 20122 Milan, Italy.
Vincenza LombardoFoundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico-Center for Prevention and Diagnosis of Celiac Disease and Division of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Via F. Sforza 35, 20122 Milan, Italy.
Alice ScriccioloFoundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico-Center for Prevention and Diagnosis of Celiac Disease and Division of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Via F. Sforza 35, 20122 Milan, Italy.
Maurizio VecchiDepartment of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy.
Luisa DonedaDepartment of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy.
Luca ElliDepartment of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy.

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aimAnti-tissue transglutaminase antibody (tTGA) titer is used during the follow-up of celiac patients to evaluate gluten-free diet (GFD) responsiveness. However, no clear data are available on this issue. The aim of this study was to evaluate tTGA significance during celiac disease (CD) monitoring.

methodsFrom January 2017 to January 2020, consecutive CD patients on a GFD with persistent positive tTGA were enrolled. Antibody titres were evaluated on a yearly basis from CD diagnosis to the last follow-up. Urinary gluten detection tests, duodenal histology and capsule enteroscopy (CE) were performed. A tTGA-positive cohort was compared with a control group composed of 212 treated CD patients with negative tTGA.

results65 patients (12% males, median age at enrollment and CD diagnosis, 37 (14-86) and 31 (1-76), respectively, median follow up 4 (1-26) years) presented with positive tTGA during follow-up. Overall, the tTGA titres were 3 (1-79) fold increased (ULN). Three different tTGA trends were recognized: (I) 36 (55%) patients with a progressive titres decrease; (II) 16 (25%) patients with a fluctuating behavior; (III) 13 (20%) patients with a steady state or increased titres. tTGA+ patients did not present with different clinical and demographic parameters. Duodenal atrophy was present in 10% vs. 36% of the tTGA positive vs. negative group (

conclusionstTGA positivity during CD follow up did not present a relevant clinical significance without association with autoimmune comorbidities and mucosal damage.

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PMCPMC8465060

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