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can trigger immune reactivity, making their assessment particularly
important for people on gluten-free diets [16].
Binding Isolates Testing
Plant-derived agglutinins and lectins have an affinity for specific
human tissues and may trigger autoimmune responses [17]. The
panel specifically tests for reactivity to these binding isolates [18].
Tissue-Bound Artificial Food Colors
Rather than measuring excreted chemicals, Array 10 measures
antibodies to food color chemicals already bound to human
tissue, providing a more accurate assessment of immune reactivity
[19].
Amplified Antigenic Proteins and Peptides
The Cyrex-targeted protein amplification process detects
reactivity not only to whole foods but also to specific peptides
within those foods [20]. This allows for more precise identification of
problematic food components [21].
Oleosins
Oils, once thought to be protein-free, contain hidden proteins
called oleosins that can elicit immune reactivity [22]. Array 10
specifically tests for antibodies to these often-overlooked proteins
[23].
Meat Glue (Transglutaminase) Testing
Meat glue, a combination of transglutaminase with other
ingredients used to reform meat pieces, can trigger immune
reactivity even when the specific meat protein may not [24]. The
panel includes testing for this increasingly common food additive
[25].
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