gliadin
/ˈɡlaɪədɪn/
noun
- A protein found in wheat and other grains, which can cause an immune reaction in people with celiac disease.
- The immune system mistakenly attacks gliadin as if it were a harmful substance.
- Gluten is made up of two proteins: gliadin and glutenin.
- People with celiac disease must avoid gliadin, which is present in wheat, barley, and rye.