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AGA

Antibodies against native gliadin peptides.

Allergen

A substance (protein) that can cause an allergic reaction.

Amino acid

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

AOECS

Association of European Coeliac Societies.

Ataxia

This is a neurological sign characterized by lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements that includes gait abnormality

Auto-antibodies

Proteins made by the immune cells against own body tissue during a disease.

Autoimmune liver disorder

In autoimmune liver disorders the body's immune system attacks the liver and bile ducts leading to impaired functioning of these organs.

Autoimmune thyroid disease

Thyroid autoimmunity can manifest as excessive or reduced function of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland produces hormones that mainly influence metabolic rate and protein synthesis.