gliadin /gli·a·din/ (-din) a protein present in wheat; it contains the toxic factor associated with celiac disease.
gliadin
gliadin [gli´ah-din]
gliadin (glī´
din),
gli·a·din (gl   -d n)n. Any of a class of simple proteins separable from wheat and rye glutens. |
gliadin
[glī′ədin]
Etymology: Gk, glia, glue
a fraction of the gluten protein that is found in wheat and rye and to a lesser extent in barley and oats. Its solubility in diluted alcohol distinguishes it from another grain protein, glutenin. Those with celiac disease are sensitive to this substance, and it is excluded from their diet. See also celiac disease.
gliadin [gli´ah-din]
a protein in wheat that contains the toxic factor associated with celiac disease.
gliadin (glī´
din),n a protein substance that is obtained from wheat and rye. Its solubility in diluted alcohol distinguishes gliadin from glutenin.
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