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Lathyrism
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Definition
: A paralytic condition of the legs caused by ingestion of lathyrogens, especially BETA-AMINOPROPIONITRILE or beta-N-oxalyl amino-L-alanine, which are found in the seeds of plants of the genus LATHYRUS.
Other names
Neurolathyrism
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
oxalyldiaminopropionic acid
7554-90-7 Alanine, 3-
((carboxycarbonyl)amino)
*Amino Acids, Diamino
Lathyrism
Neurotoxins.