Lathyrism

Sule on 11:08 PM

  • Caused by eating seeds of Lathyrus odoratus (sweet peas)
  • Compound present in peas is β-aminopropionitrile
  • Collagen cross-linking blocked by the sequestration of copper from lysyl oxidase
  • Weaken blood vessels.


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