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Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten, a protein found in grain crops, which causes intestinal damage and systemic health complications. Plant scientists study grain genetics and gluten composition to develop crop varieties that minimize or eliminate gluten content, making staple crops safer for affected individuals and advancing agricultural biotechnology.

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Chloroplast Genome Editing Eliminates Gluten Immunogenicity in Triticum aestivum

PubMed · 2026-02-20

Gene-edited wheat eliminates 97% of celiac-triggering gluten proteins while keeping baking quality and full yields.

97% reduction in immunogenic epitopes

No T-cell response from celiac patients

Yields within 2% of controls

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