Moderators: Rosie, Stanz, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh
SIGNIFICANCE/ IMPACT:
This study provides a basis for the selection of Lactobacillus strains for probiotic applications aimed to reduce epitope-containing gluten peptides before reaching the epithelium of the small intestine of celiac patients.
As we all know, partial reduction won't get the job done. And of course, there's the nagging problem of approximately 300 other reactive peptides in wheat, barley, and rye that this treatment does not even address.Strains displayed different degradation rates and cleavage patterns that resulted in reduction but not complete removal of immunotoxic epitopes.
As I've pointed out many times before, some people will do almost anything to be able to eat gluten. So trying to use bacteria from pig guts to try to enhance digestion shouldn't come as a surprise, I suppose. 
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