Biochemistry, The Molecular Basis of Life, 6th Edition
Biochemistry, The Molecular Basis of Life, 6th Edition
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Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The symptoms of the disease, lathyrism, which occurs due to the abundance of collagen in the body of animals.

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The term, lathyrism, is given to the diseased condition that is caused by a toxin produced by the peas (Lathyrusodoratus). Lathyrism leads to paralysis in the legs and some other symptoms. The reason for this toxicity is the toxin β- aminopropionitrile. The presence of this toxin makes some pea species nonedible in nature.

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