| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5167953 | Phytochemistry | 2006 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
We report the presence of substantial concentrations of l-azetidine-2-carboxylic acid (l-Aze) in garden or table beet (Beta vulgaris) and note the potential role of beets in the pathogenesis of congenital and acquired disorders of man and other animals. l-Aze, a homologue of proline, has been found to misincorporate in proteins in mammals and cause fetal malformations.
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Authors
Edward Rubenstein, Haihong Zhou, Karolina M. Krasinska, Allis Chien, Christopher H. Becker,