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Presentation
Genetic Variation in Concentration of the 33-mer Protein Subcomponent in Wheat
The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)
  • Robert L. Paris, Cedarville University
  • Kaleb M. Pauley, Cedarville University
  • Ryan K. Lokkesmoe, Cedarville University
  • Sarah E. Lyon, Cedarville University
  • James C. Dunlap, Cedarville University
  • Julia M. Pierre, Cedarville University
  • Timothy VanWingerden, Cedarville University
  • Finny J. Johns, Cedarville University
  • Kyle J. Kilchrist, Cedarville University
  • Tyler J. Reid, Cedarville University
  • Caleb M. Winn, Cedarville University
Type of Submission
Poster
Keywords
  • Wheat,
  • gluten,
  • celiac disease
Abstract

Celiac Disease is a hypersensitive response to gluten caused by HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8 T-cell presentation, initiating destruction of intestinal epithelial cells. Currently, the only remedy for those suffering from celiac disease is elimination of all gluten from the diet. Studies indicate that an indigestible fragment of the gluten molecule, alpha-gliadin subcomponent 33-mer, rich in proline and glutamine, is responsible for the hypersensitivity response. Determination of 33-mer concentration in wheat lines could be beneficial to future development of wheat lines with reduced 33-mer concentration. Protein from wheat flour was extracted and subjected to ELISA techniques in order to quantify the concentration of 33-mer. A technique that quantifies the concentration of 33-mer is a necessary first step for future research efforts focused on identification and development of wheat lines with reduced concentrations of 33-mer. It is possible that wheat with reduced 33-mer may be suitable for consumption by individuals with celiac disease.

Campus Venue
Stevens Student Center
Location
Cedarville, OH
Start Date
4-12-2017 11:00 AM
End Date
4-12-2017 2:00 PM
Creative Commons License
Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0
Citation Information
Robert L. Paris, Kaleb M. Pauley, Ryan K. Lokkesmoe, Sarah E. Lyon, et al.. "Genetic Variation in Concentration of the 33-mer Protein Subcomponent in Wheat" (2017)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/robert_paris/23/