most have a similar protein called HLA-DQ8. Like other kinds of 'HLA' (or human leukocyte antigen) proteins, the proteins hold pieces of fallen invaders aloft like macabre trophies on a class of ...

as well as the presence of HLA-DQ2 and/or HLA-DQ8 haplotypes or genetic variations in several non-HLA genes contribute to the development of celiac disease. Growing insight into the variable ...

Most patients with celiac disease are HLA-DQ2(+), with the remaining few expressing HLA-DQ8. These two class II molecules present gluten peptides to the gluten-specific T cells found only in the ...

and are HLA-DQ2 and/or HLA-DQ8 heterodimer positive” (1). I cannot conclude any limitation to the “classic gastrointestinal manifestation” from the original article. Furthermore, Schuppan ...