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Collagen fibrillogenesis: intermediate aggregates and suprafibrillar order. (1/50)
Polymerization of collagen in vitro has been studied with the electron microscope at early time points of fibril assembly. We have found morphologically distinct stages of aggregation, which we suggest represent successive steps in fibril formation. Linear growth of the fibril appears to occur by the tandem addition of aggregates to each other and subsequently to the ends of a subfibril; lateral growth occurs by the entwining, like a rope, of these subfibrils. Fibrillogenesis is also accompanied by extensive development of suprafibrillar order in which various patterns of parallel, spiral, and orthogonal sets of fibrils were frequently observed. (+info)Collagen synthesis in capsules surrounding dimethylbenzanthracene-induced rat breast tumors and the effect of pretreatment with beta-aminopropionitrile. (2/50)
Collagen synthesis is increased over three-fold in capsules surrounding dimethylbenzanthracene-induced rat breast tumors compared to the tumor parenchyma and over six-fold compared to normal breast connective tissue. Increased collagen synthesis is independent of the rate of tumor growth and final tumor size. Pretreatment of animals with beta-aminopropionitrile to inhibit collagen cross-linking caused an 82% decrease in tumor formation and a significant reduction in tumor volume (approximately 0.4 cu cm) compared to controls (approximately 10 cu cm). The four small tumors that did develop in the lathyritic animals had increased collagen synthesis in the interior tumor stroma and reduced collagen synthesis in the tumor capsule. These findings suggest that the collagenous capsule surrounding dimethylbenzanthracene tumors functions as a physical barrier to protect the tumor from the immune system of the host. The apparent antitumor effects of beta-aminopropionitrile may be due to immunopotentiation and/or cytotoxic actions of the drug. (+info)Analysis of the combined osteolathyritic effects of beta-aminopropionitrile and diethyldithiocarbamate on xenopus development. (3/50)
In order to examine the mechanistic basis between combined effects and mechanisms of action, two osteolathyrogens, beta-aminopropionitrile (betaAPN) and diethyldithiocarbamate (DTC), were tested together on Xenopus embryos. In a separate test, DTC was also tested with copper sulfate to determine the importance of copper in DTC-induced osteolathyrism. Frog embryos (Xenopus laevis) were exposed for 96 h, with daily solution removal and replacement. Preserved tadpoles were evaluated for osteolathyritic lesions. For the betaAPN:DTC test, a 1.2-factor matrix design was used, producing two single chemical and seven mixture-response curves. The chi(2) goodness-of-fit test was used to compare the experimental mixture-response curves with theoretical effects for two combined effects models, dose-addition and independence. All seven mixture curves were consistent with expected results for dose-addition, but the correlations were generally not high. For the DTC:copper test, the three mixture-response curves generated showed that added copper increased the DTC-alone EC(50), but there was no corresponding right shift at the top of the response curves, as observed previously with betaAPN and copper. In the betaAPN:DTC and DTC:copper tests, DTC alone showed a biphasic concentration-osteolathyrism curve, and the slope of the response curve for DTC alone in each test was statistically different than the slope for the betaAPN alone response curve. Taken together, the results suggest the potential for a second osteolathyritic effect of DTC that affected the combined toxicity enough to produce a dose-addition correlation without the chemicals necessarily having the same mechanism. (+info)Pattern and associated factors of the neurolathyrism epidemic in Ethiopia. (4/50)
OBJECTIVES: To describe the neurolathyrism epidemic in Ethiopia and to identify associated household factors. METHODS: We interviewed 589 randomly selected heads of household in Debre Sina district of Ethiopia, the area afflicted by the recent neurolathyrism epidemic. Disease information was obtained for 2987 family members. RESULTS: Neurolathyrism patients were detected in 56 (9.5%) households (prevalence rate 2.38%). The mean number of affected family members per household was 1.27 (SD 0.65, range 1-3). Most (77.5%) patients developed the disability during the epidemic (1995-1999). The median age at onset of paralysis was 11 years with a range of 41 (range 3-44). Younger people were more affected during the epidemic than during the non-epidemic period (P=0.01). The presence of a neurolathyrism patient in the family was associated with illiteracy [adjusted OR (95% CI)=2.23 (1.07-5.10)] of the head of household, with owning a grass pea farm [adjusted OR (95% CI)=2.01 (1.04-3.88)] and with the exclusive cooking of grass pea foods using handmade traditional clay pots [adjusted OR (95% CI=2.06 (1.08-3.90)]. CONCLUSION: Males aged 10-14 years were most affected by neurolathyrism. Increased household risk was associated with illiteracy of the head of the household and exclusive cooking of grass pea foods with handmade traditional clay pots. (+info)Glucosylation of galactosylhydroxylysyl residues in collagen in vitro by collagen glucosyltransferase. Inhibition by triple-helical conformation of the substrate. (5/50)
Glucosylation of galactosylhydroxylysyl residues in various collagen polypeptide chains and in small peptides prepared from collagen was studied in vitro using collagen glucosyltransferase purified about 200 to 500-fold from extract prepared from chick embryos. When various denatured polypeptide or peptide chains were compared as substrates for the enzyme, no significant differences were found between citrate-soluble collagens from normal or lathyritic rats and isolated alpha1 and alpha2 chains. In contrast, gelatinized insoluble calf skin collagen, and peptides prepared from collagen and having an average molecular weight of about 500 were clearly less effective substrates as judged from their Km and V values. A marked difference was found between native and heat-denatured citrate-soluble collagen in that no synthesis of glucosylgalactosylhydroxylysine was observed with the native collagen when the reaction was studied at 30 degrees C with different times, enzyme concentrations, and substrate concentrations. When the reaction was studied as a function of temperature, little glucosylation of native collagen was observed below 37 degrees C, but there was a sharp transition in the rate of glucosylation of native collagen at temperatures above 37 degrees C, similar to that observable in the melting curve of collagen. The data suggest that triple-helical conformation of collagen prevents that glucosylation of galactosylhydroxylysyl residues. (+info)Collagen metabolism in osteolathyrism in chick embryos: site of action of beta-amino-propionitrile. (6/50)
Chick embryos were sacrificed at intervals after simultaneous injection of BAPN and proline-C(14), the collagen separated into neutral salt-extractable and residue fractions, and total hydroxyproline and hydroxyproline specific radioactivity determined in each fraction. Extractable collagen, measured as hydroxyproline, increased markedly and had a higher specific activity in BAPN-treated embryos than in corresponding controls. Hydroxyproline of the residue collagen in the treated animals, however, had a lower specific activity. When proline-C(14) was injected 24 hours prior to BAPN, the specific radioactivity of the soluble collagen of treated embryos was similar to that of controls, in spite of the fact that the specific activity of the residue fraction was higher than that of the soluble fraction at the time of BAPN administration. These results suggest that the increased amount of soluble collagen in lathyrism induced by administration of BAPN does not arise from the collagen insoluble prior to administration of the drug, but rather that BAPN acts by blocking the formation of mature collagen fibers, perhaps by preventing the formation of cross-linkages between alpha-collagen chains. (+info)Experimental lathyrism in the chick embryo. The distribution of beta-aminopropionitrile. (7/50)
1. C(14)-labeled beta-aminopropionitrile distributed throughout the egg contents within 10 minutes postinjection. By ion exchange chromatography and electrophoretic analysis three major components of the extractable dialyzable radioactive material could be demonstrated, representing at least 80 per cent of the total. The acidic and basic components were identified as beta-aminopropionitrile and cyanoacetic acid, while the fraction isoelectric at pH 5.3, consisting of two components, remained unidentified. 2. Less than 1 molecule of betaAPN per 100 molecules of protein was present in the highly purified extractable lathyritic bone collagen indicating that binding of the lathyrogen is not a factor in collagen extractability. 3. The proximity of betaAPN to collagen in bone is not essential to its extractability. 4. The effect of incubation temperature of the embryo on collagen extractability suggests the involvement of a metabolic process in this phenomenon. (+info)METABOLISM OF COLLAGEN IN MAMMALIAN TISSUES. (8/50)
The amino acid composition of collagen is described and the status of knowledge about the synthesis of its unique amino acids, hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine, presented. This is followed by a schematic overview of collagen metabolism. Scurvy and lathyrism, the only two abnormalities of collagen metabolism which can now be reasonably elucidated at a molecular level, are then discussed in some detail. The paper concludes by stressing the importance of recognizing the role of histoarchitecture and of interactions of collagen with other compounds when studying collagen or its metabolism in the whole animal. (+info)Lathyrism is a neurological disorder caused by the consumption of large amounts of food sources containing a toxin called β-N-oxalyl-L-α,β-diaminopropionic acid (ODAP), which is found in certain legumes of the genus Lathyrus, particularly in grass peas (L. sativus). This disorder is characterized by the irreversible spastic paralysis of lower limbs due to damage in the upper motor neurons of the spinal cord. The onset and severity of lathyrism depend on the amount and duration of ODAP-containing food intake, with higher doses and longer exposure leading to more severe symptoms. Lathyrism is more prevalent in regions where grass peas are a staple food and access to diverse nutrition is limited.
Aminopropionitrile is a chemical compound with the formula NPN(H2)CH2CH2CN. It is an irritant that can cause damage to the eyes, skin, and respiratory system. It is used in the manufacture of certain plastics and resins, and has also been studied for its potential effects on the human body. Some research suggests that aminopropionitrile may interfere with the normal functioning of collagen, a protein that helps to provide structure and support to tissues and organs in the body. This has led to interest in the use of aminopropionitrile as a potential treatment for certain conditions related to collagen, such as scleroderma. However, more research is needed to determine the safety and effectiveness of this use.
Plant poisoning is a form of poisoning that occurs when someone ingests, inhales, or comes into contact with any part of a plant that contains toxic substances. These toxins can cause a range of symptoms, depending on the type and amount of plant consumed or exposed to, as well as the individual's age, health status, and sensitivity to the toxin.
Symptoms of plant poisoning may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, skin rashes, seizures, or in severe cases, even death. Some common plants that can cause poisoning include poison ivy, poison oak, foxglove, oleander, and hemlock, among many others.
If you suspect plant poisoning, it is important to seek medical attention immediately and bring a sample of the plant or information about its identity if possible. This will help healthcare providers diagnose and treat the poisoning more effectively.
Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition that arises from excessive serotonergic activity in the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system. It is typically caused by the interaction of medications, illicit substances, or dietary supplements that increase serotonin levels or enhance serotonin receptor sensitivity.
The diagnostic criteria for serotonin syndrome include:
1. Presence of a serotonergic medication or drug known to cause the syndrome
2. Development of neuromuscular abnormalities, such as hyperreflexia, myoclonus, tremor, rigidity, or akathisia
3. Autonomic dysfunction, including diaphoresis, tachycardia, hypertension, dilated pupils, and hyperthermia
4. Mental status changes, such as agitation, confusion, hallucinations, or coma
5. Symptoms that develop rapidly, usually within hours of a change in serotonergic medication or dosage
Serotonin syndrome can range from mild to severe, with the most severe cases potentially leading to respiratory failure, rhabdomyolysis, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), and death. Treatment typically involves discontinuation of the offending agent(s), supportive care, and pharmacologic interventions such as cyproheptadine or cooling measures for hyperthermia.
Methylergonovine is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs called ergot alkaloids. It is primarily used to prevent and treat uterine bleeding after childbirth. Medically, it is defined as a semi-synthetic ergopeptide analog with oxytocic properties, which stimulates myometrial contractions and reduces postpartum hemorrhage.
Methylergonovine works by stimulating the smooth muscle of the uterus, causing it to contract. This helps to return the uterus to its pre-pregnancy size and also helps to control bleeding after childbirth. It is important to note that methylergonovine should only be used under the supervision of a healthcare provider, as it can have serious side effects if not used properly.
Serotonin uptake inhibitors (also known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors or SSRIs) are a class of medications primarily used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. They work by increasing the levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate mood, appetite, and sleep, among other functions.
SSRIs block the reuptake of serotonin into the presynaptic neuron, allowing more serotonin to be available in the synapse (the space between two neurons) for binding to postsynaptic receptors. This results in increased serotonergic neurotransmission and improved mood regulation.
Examples of SSRIs include fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), citalopram (Celexa), and escitalopram (Lexapro). These medications are generally well-tolerated, with side effects that may include nausea, headache, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, and increased anxiety or agitation. However, they can have serious interactions with other medications, so it is important to inform your healthcare provider of all medications you are taking before starting an SSRI.
Serotonin, also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), is a monoamine neurotransmitter that is found primarily in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, blood platelets, and the central nervous system (CNS) of humans and other animals. It is produced by the conversion of the amino acid tryptophan to 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), and then to serotonin.
In the CNS, serotonin plays a role in regulating mood, appetite, sleep, memory, learning, and behavior, among other functions. It also acts as a vasoconstrictor, helping to regulate blood flow and blood pressure. In the GI tract, it is involved in peristalsis, the contraction and relaxation of muscles that moves food through the digestive system.
Serotonin is synthesized and stored in serotonergic neurons, which are nerve cells that use serotonin as their primary neurotransmitter. These neurons are found throughout the brain and spinal cord, and they communicate with other neurons by releasing serotonin into the synapse, the small gap between two neurons.
Abnormal levels of serotonin have been linked to a variety of disorders, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and migraines. Medications that affect serotonin levels, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), are commonly used to treat these conditions.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a class of drugs that work by blocking the action of monoamine oxidase, an enzyme found in the brain and other organs of the body. This enzyme is responsible for breaking down certain neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which are chemicals that transmit signals in the brain.
By inhibiting the action of monoamine oxidase, MAOIs increase the levels of these neurotransmitters in the brain, which can help to alleviate symptoms of depression and other mood disorders. However, MAOIs also affect other chemicals in the body, including tyramine, a substance found in some foods and beverages, as well as certain medications. As a result, MAOIs can have serious side effects and interactions with other substances, making them a less commonly prescribed class of antidepressants than other types of drugs.
MAOIs are typically used as a last resort when other treatments for depression have failed, due to their potential for dangerous interactions and side effects. They require careful monitoring and dosage adjustment by a healthcare provider, and patients must follow strict dietary restrictions while taking them.
An encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work containing articles on various topics, usually arranged in alphabetical order. In the context of medicine, a medical encyclopedia is a collection of articles that provide information about a wide range of medical topics, including diseases and conditions, treatments, tests, procedures, and anatomy and physiology. Medical encyclopedias may be published in print or electronic formats and are often used as a starting point for researching medical topics. They can provide reliable and accurate information on medical subjects, making them useful resources for healthcare professionals, students, and patients alike. Some well-known examples of medical encyclopedias include the Merck Manual and the Stedman's Medical Dictionary.
Adrenergic uptake inhibitors are a class of medications that work by blocking the reuptake of neurotransmitters, such as norepinephrine and dopamine, into the presynaptic neuron. This results in an increase in the amount of neurotransmitter available to bind to postsynaptic receptors, leading to an enhancement of adrenergic transmission.
These medications are used in the treatment of various medical conditions, including depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy. Some examples of adrenergic uptake inhibitors include:
* Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs): These medications, such as imipramine and amitriptyline, were developed in the 1950s and are used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and chronic pain.
* Selective serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs): These medications, such as venlafaxine and duloxetine, were developed in the 1990s and are used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and chronic pain.
* Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs): These medications, such as bupropion, are used to treat depression and ADHD.
It's important to note that these medications can have side effects and should be used under the supervision of a healthcare provider.
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Neurolathyrism1
- There are three types of lathyrism: neurolathyrism, osteolathyrism, and angiolathyrism, all of which are incurable, differing in their symptoms and in the body tissues affected. (wikipedia.org)
Collagen3
- Lathyrism produces poorly cross-linked Collagen in healing anastomosis, keeping a larger portion of the synthesized Collagen soluble. (istanbul.edu.tr)
- Lathyrism is characterized by defective collagen synthesis due to inhibition of lysyl oxidase, an enzyme that is essential for interfibrillar collagen cross-linking. (omu.edu.tr)
- Defective collagen metabolism such as lathyrism may negatively influence the interface between implant and surrounding soft tissue attachment. (omu.edu.tr)
Lower limbs1
- The onset of lathyrism can be slow or sudden, and is often indicated by a feeling of heaviness and pain in the lower limbs. (theferns.info)
Connective tissue1
- Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the effect of defective connective tissue metabolism on epithelial implant interface by using beta-APN created chronic lathyrism in the canine model. (omu.edu.tr)
Lathyrus4
- Lathyrism is a condition caused by eating certain legumes of the genus Lathyrus. (wikipedia.org)
- Some states in India have banned the sale of Lathyrus seed in order to prevent its consumption, which in turn lessens the possibility of lathyrism in the general population. (wikipedia.org)
- in Lathyrus sativus and Human Lathyrism: Progress and Prospects. (wikipedia.org)
- Chronic cyanide poisoning is thought to be a form of lathyrism, a neurotoxicity recognized in people in some eastern Asian countries where the seeds of certain peas (Lathyrus spp. (equinegutflush.com)
Neurological1
- Historically the grass pea is known to produce adverse side effects with excessive human consumption which exacerbates the risk of a neurological disorder known as lathyrism which can cause permanent paralysis below the knees both in adults and children. (livingfield.co.uk)
Nervous system2
- Medical problems caused by plants: Lathyrism" Archived 2012-02-04 at the Wayback Machine at Prince Leopold Institute of Tropical Medicine online database COHN, D.F. (1995) "Are other systems apart from the nervous system involved in human lathyrism? (wikipedia.org)
- Although no records of toxicity have been found for this plant, the seed of some species in this genus contain a toxic amino acid that can cause a severe disease of the nervous system known as 'lathyrism' if they are eaten in large amounts (although small quantities are said to be nutritious)[65, 76]. (pfaf.org)
Paralysis1
- Arhar dal is mixed with Khesari dal which causes lathyrism, a crippling disease characterised by paralysis of the leg. (thestatesman.com)
Disease1
- Glutamate excitotoxicity is associated with diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, lathyrism, and Alzheimer's disease (PMID: 20229265) and in epileptic seizures. (foodb.ca)
Genus1
- A plant genus in the family FABACEAE known for LATHYRISM poisoning. (nih.gov)
Problems1
- Congenital forms are believed to be due to mare factors including malpositioning of the foetus, influenza during pregnancy, thyroid problems, and lathyrism (poisoning by members of the pea family like Sweet Pea). (horsepower.com.au)
Review1
- Barrow M.V., Simpson C.F., Miller E.J. Lathyrism: A Review .Quart. (kiev.ua)
Model1
- This experimental model of lathyrism is appropriate for investigation of the lysyl oxi-dase inhibitors effect on extracellular matrix. (kiev.ua)
Consumption2
- Lathyrism cases were identified using a case definition of symmetrical spastic leg weakness, and subacute or insidious onset, with no sensory deficit, and with a history of grass pea consumption before and at the onset of paralysis. (nih.gov)
- Studies had linked lathyrism to consumption of certain species of legumes that contained the compound β- N -oxalylamino-ʟ-alanine (BOAA). (nih.gov)
Connective2
- Osteolathyrism, a different type of lathyrism, affects the connective tissues, not the motor neurons. (wikipedia.org)
- Because collagens and elastin are important components of the extracellular matrix, abnormalities in their modification can be expected to affect many tissues, as seen in lathyrism, a connective tissue disorder caused by the administration of ß-aminopropionitrile, an irreversible inhibitor of lysyl oxidases. (adhd-npf.com)
Cramps1
- Lathyrism, leg cramps, and thrombocytopenia: cascade of events starting in a concentration camp. (nih.gov)
Legumes1
- citation needed] Eating the grasspea with legumes having high concentrations of sulphur-based amino acids reduces the risk of lathyrism if such grain is available. (wikipedia.org)
India1
- The discovery was serendipitous, an offshoot of research on lathyrism, a progressive paralysis of the legs found in people in China, India, and the Middle East. (nih.gov)
Disease2
- Lathyrism is a disease of the Muscles of the Legs. (herbpathy.com)
- Enzymatic crosslinking can be limited by compounds such as β-aminopropionitrile (BAPN) and result in a crosslink deficiency characterizing a disease known as lathyrism. (purdue.edu)
Current1
- The Lathyrism problem : current status and new dimensions. (who.int)
Similar1
- A third type of lathyrism is angiolathyrism, which is similar to osteolathyrism in its mechanism, employing the toxin beta-aminopropionitrile. (wikipedia.org)
Administration1
- In the experimental group, lathyrism was induced by a once daily subcutaneous administration of beta-APN at a dose of 5mg in 0.4ml distilled water per 100g of body weight for 40 days. (bvsalud.org)