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How Many Have Celiac/gluten Intolerance With No Celiac Specific Gene?

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CantEvenEatRice
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I am very curious about the Celiac genes. I believe there are 2 main genes identified. I have never had my genes tested, but tested positive for Celiac through bloodwork. I never had the biopsy. My son tested positive for gluten intolerance, but does not have the main Celiac genes. I am just curious to get an idea about everyone's genes. I know not everyone knows their genes, but if you do, please post. Thanks!

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Open Original Shared Link is another thread about the same topic....of course, it delved into other issues, but many people posted about their genes.

There are two main Celiac genes identified. The vast majority (90-95%+) have HLA DQ2. Fewer (~5%) have HLA DQ8. However, there are some---- 1-3% or so ----- of Celiacs that do not have either gene. The book in my signature has a great chapter on Celiac/genes, if you are interested. However, it doesn't really cover non Celiac gluten intolerance/genes/etc.

I have a Celiac gene: HLA DQ8.

Dr. Fine writes about Celiac genes as well as gluten intolerance (non-Celiac) genes....which is also discussed on the above mentioned thread.

AndreaB Contributor
AndreaB
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I have one of each. DQ2 for the celiac gene.

GlutenWrangler Contributor
GlutenWrangler
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I have DQ1 and DQ3, which are not the main genes for celiac disease, but I do have celiac disease. So I"m one of the 1% who does not have the main genes but does have celiac.

-Brian

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