Diagnostic Value of Immunoglobulin G Anti-Deamidated Gliadin Peptide Antibody for Diagnosis of Pediatric Celiac Disease: A Study from Shiraz, Iran.

Mohammad Hossein Anbardar Fatemeh Golbon Haghighi Naser Honar Mozhgan Zahmatkeshan

Published in: Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition (2022)

IgG anti-DGP is a reliable serological test for CD diagnosis in children. High tTG and DGP titers in the serum are suggestive of severe duodenal atrophy. The combined use of IgA anti-tTG and IgG anti-DGP tests for the initial screening of CD can improve diagnostic sensitivity.

Keyphrases

celiac disease
young adults
early onset
nk cells