Guest guest Posted May 20, 2002 Report Share Posted May 20, 2002 Dear Marjorie, When I said increased GI permeability I was referring to abnormal uptake of food peptides from the gastrointestinal tract that may elicit an adverse immune response with consequent immunological effects, or incomplete metabolism of such peptides that may have either immunomodulatory or direct effects on the cellular level. Strong humoral immune responses to food antigens, most commonly cow's milk, wheat or egg, have been seen in patients with gluten enteropathy (celiac disease), which may be an indicator of increased or abnormal gastrointestinal permeability and subsequent immune exposure, but this is just a theorical link. It is being researched currently trying to find a link between autisim and food antigens. I respect that you don't appreciate the link between food and rosacea, but I like to dare to think differently even if I have it wrong. I continue to read your posts and learn from them, maybe someday I will learn " the hard way " that you are right. But then, maybe I will learn that you were wrong. " You're just looking for an easy fourth-year elective that will give you some research experience for your residency applications. You know I'd be an easy Honors grade for you " . Maybe the first part is true, but about the easy Honors grade, I doubt that. Eliza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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