Immune Responses to Gluten

Changes in Serum IL-2 Levels Following a Single Oral Dose of Gluten

This is a study of immune responses after eating gluten powder in people with celiac disease and healthy controls.

This is a multi-site open-label single dose gluten challenge study. Participants will provide a blood sample for measurement of cytokines before and 4 hours after eating gluten powder.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. On a gluten-free diet for ≥ 4 weeks
2. Willing to consume gluten for research
3. For the celiac disease arm, diagnosis confirmed by serology and/or histology

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnancy
2. Wheat allergy
3. Type 1 diabetes
4. BMI z-score < -2
5. History of more than minimal symptoms following gluten exposure on a gluten-free diet
6. Comorbid condition that in the opinion of the investigator would interfere with study participation or would confound study results