Nexvax2 is an experimental vaccine for celiac disease being developed under the lead of Dr. Anderson at ImmusanT. They’re still experimenting with safety and tolerability, so no data is available on efficacy. That said, it’s true that the vaccine is designed to work in persons with celiac disease carrying HLA-DQ2, which is the most common… Read more »
(Updated .)Categorized: Curing Celiac Disease
How do I donate my body to The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine?
All body donations for medical schools in Illinois go through the Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois. Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois 1540 S. Ashland Ave., Suite 104 Chicago, IL 60608 312-733-5283 You must fill out a form for the AGA and have two non-family members sign it. You should also indicate on the form that… Read more »
(Updated .)Why will it take 10-15 years to find a cure?
The time frame is based on a number of things, but basically the money and time that are needed to discover, prove and replicate the cure. The more quickly we raise funds, the sooner we’ll have the resources to find the cure.
(Updated .)Will an intestinal transplant cure celiac disease?
There is no evidence that such a procedure could cure a genetic autoimmune disease such as celiac disease.
(Updated .)Is there any evidence that celiac disease can be cured from cord blood?
Cord blood is used to derive stem cells, but right now there is no study showing any usefulness for celiac disease.
(Updated .)What does a cure for celiac disease look like?
It will likely be a vaccine, but we don’t yet know whether it will be in the form of a shot or a pill. There are some with the disease who do not respond to a gluten-free diet. For them, especially, finding a cure is an important goal.
(Updated .)Why do I need a cure when I can simply eat a gluten-free diet?
A gluten-free diet is only a treatment for celiac disease. There are many reasons to find a cure: Fails to heal intestinal damage in more than half of cases Failure increases cancers and osteoporosis. Food labels are complicated. It’s difficult to eat totally gluten-free, 1/100th of slice of bread is toxic. Acute food poisoning can… Read more »
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