noun
- Plural of gliadin; a group of proteins found in wheat gluten and other grains that can trigger celiac disease in susceptible individuals.
Usage: technical; biochemistry; usually used in plural form
Examples
- Gliadines are one of the main protein components responsible for gluten sensitivity.
- People with celiac disease have an immune reaction to gliadines in wheat products.
- The research focused on how gliadines interact with the intestinal lining.
- Gliadines make up a significant portion of the gluten found in bread and pasta.