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A look at the brighter facets of β-N-oxalyl-l-α,β-diaminopropionic acid, homoarginine and the grass pea.
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association - 1 Mar 2011
Rao S L N
Abstract excerpt
The low incidence of neurolathyrism, its absence in several communities traditionally consuming Lathyrus sativus and the likely benefits of its inclusion as part of a normal diet are reviewed. The metabolism/detoxification of ODAP which is unique to humans may be a crucial factor in this regard. The presence of homoarginine in the pulse which has received scant attention in the past could make this an invaluable...
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