Disease ID | Source | Name | Description |
609753 | OMIM | Celiac disease 4 (CELIAC4) | A multifactorial, chronic disorder of the small intestine caused by intolerance to gluten. It is characterized by immune-mediated enteropathy associated with failed intestinal absorption, and malnutrition. In predisposed individuals, the ingestion of gluten-containing food such as wheat and rye induces a flat jejunal mucosa with infiltration of lymphocytes. Disease susceptibility is associated with variants affecting the gene represented in this entry. |