noun
- A protein found in wheat and other grains that is a component of gluten and can trigger an immune response in people with celiac disease.
Usage: technical; biochemistry
Examples
- Gliadin is one of the two main proteins that make up gluten in wheat.
- People with celiac disease have an immune reaction to gliadin.
- The gliadin content in different wheat varieties can vary.
- Testing for antibodies to gliadin helps diagnose celiac disease.
- Gluten-free products are formulated to eliminate gliadin and other gluten proteins.