The Claim
The translocation of microbial and dietary antigens across a compromised intestinal epithelial barrier induces molecular mimicry and epitope spreading, resulting in the loss of immune tolerance and subsequent autoimmune targeting of self-tissues.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
When the gut lining gets damaged, foreign particles from food and bacteria can leak into the body and trick the immune system into attacking the body's own tissues, like it's fighting an invader.
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Translocation of microbial and dietary antigens across a compromised intestinal epithelial barrier induces molecular mimicry and epitope spreading, leading to loss of immune tolerance and autoimmune targeting of self-tissues.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: NK cells contribute to reovirus-induced IFN responses and loss of tolerance to dietary antigen
A virus in the gut made mice’s immune systems start attacking their food (gluten) by mistake, showing how infections can confuse the body into thinking harmless things are dangerous — which is similar to how autoimmune diseases might start.
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