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ReviewImmunity, inflammation and disease2025

Unraveling the Serum Protein Landscape in Celiac Disease: Current Evidence and Future Directions.

Sajjad Bakhtiari, Behrooz Ahmadi, Nastaran Asri, Mostafa Rezaei-Tavirani, Somayeh Jahani-Sherafat, Andrea Masotti, Mohammad Rostami-Nejad

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Sajjad BakhtiariGastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Behrooz AhmadiGastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Nastaran AsriCeliac Disease and Gluten Related Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mostafa Rezaei-TaviraniProteomics Research Center, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Somayeh Jahani-SherafatLaser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Andrea MasottiBambino Gesù Children's Hospital-IRCCS, Research Laboratories, Rome, Italy.
Mohammad Rostami-NejadCeliac Disease and Gluten Related Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-2495-1831

Funding

Celiac Disease and Gluten Related Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran supported the study.
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Abstract

backgroundCeliac disease (CD) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by an abnormal immune response to gluten, leading to intestinal inflammation and various clinical manifestations. Serum proteins are increasingly recognized as potential biomarkers in CD, reflecting inflammation, malabsorption, and immune activation.

objectiveThis review aims to elucidate the role of serum proteins in the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of CD, emphasizing their potential as noninvasive biomarkers and therapeutic targets.

methodsA comprehensive review of current literature was conducted, focusing on key serum proteins such as albumin, transthyretin (TTR), transferrin, β2-microglobulin (β2M), C-reactive protein (CRP), and immunoglobulins. Their alterations in CD and their relevance to disease activity, nutritional status, and treatment response were examined.

resultsCD-related inflammation leads to increased acute-phase proteins (e.g., CRP) and decreased transport proteins (e.g., albumin, TTR, transferrin), contributing to malnutrition and anemia. TTR serves as a sensitive marker of nutritional status, while transferrin levels correlate with iron deficiency, a common CD complication. Immunoglobulin profiles reflect immune responses to gluten. These proteins provide insights into CD pathophysiology and offer potential utility for diagnosis and monitoring.

conclusionSerum proteins represent promising biomarkers for CD diagnosis and management, with potential for integration into clinical practice. Further research is necessary to validate their utility in routine patient care and explore their role in personalized therapeutic strategies.

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Blood ProteinsCeliac DiseaseBiomarkersHumansInflammationBiomarkersBlood Proteinsbiomarkersceliac diseasepathophysiologyserum proteins

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