top of page
CELIAC DISEASE
Lining of the small intestine
Villi damaged/flattend
by celiac disease
Normal small intestine villi
Normal villi
Celiac disease
-
A serious, genetic, autoimmune disease.
-
Triggered by consuming gluten, which is found in wheat, barley and rye.
-
In CD patients gluten damages the villi of the small intestines making it difficult for the body to absorb nutrients.
-
CD can lead to other conditions including infertility, neurological disorders, some cancers, and can also trigger the onset of other autoimmune diseases.
PREVALENCE
3.5 M
U.S.
5 M
Europe
>15 M
ROW
1 in 133 people affected.
>80% undiagnosed or misdiagnosed.
There is no cure for celiac disease.
Only treatment is a strict
gluten-free diet.
STRONG INTEREST FROM
BIG PHARMA
A treatment would have blockbuster potential.
bottom of page