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Dr. Vojdani's scientific contributions extend beyond these arrays,
with over 200 scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals,
17 U.S. patents, and authoritative books including "Neuroimmunity
and the Brain-Gut Connection" and "Food-Associated
Autoimmunities: When Food Breaks Your Immune System" [7, 8].
The Ten Advanced Technologies of Array 10
Array 10 incorporates ten proprietary technologies that
collectively provide a comprehensive assessment of food immune
reactivity:
Raw and Cooked Food Testing
Testing both raw and cooked forms of common foods on the
same panel recognizes that heating food above 118°F changes its
protein structure and therefore its antigenicity [9]. This ensures
detection of reactivity regardless of food preparation methods
[10].
Cross-Reactive Pan-Antigen Isolates
The panel tests for cross-reactive antigens known to interact with
human tissues, potentially resulting in tissue damage and
autoimmune responses [11]. These include food aquaporins and
shrimp tropomyosin, which may cross-react with human tissues
[12].
Multiple Food-Protein Interactions
Food protein interactions can alter antigenicity, potentially
creating new immune triggers [13]. Array 10 tests for these
complex interactions rather than only individual proteins [14].
Large Gum Molecules
Many gluten-free products utilize gums as substitutes to hold
ingredients together [15]. The significant size of these molecules
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