@article {309884,
	title = {Systemic lupus erythematosus-like syndrome in monkeys fed alfalfa sprouts: role of a nonprotein amino acid.},
	journal = {Science},
	volume = {216},
	year = {1982},
	month = {1982 Apr 23},
	pages = {415-7},
	abstract = {<p>Hematologic and serologic abnormalities similar to those observed in human systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) developed in cynomolgus macaques fed alfalfa sprouts. L-Canavanine sulfate, a constituent of alfalfa sprouts, was incorporated into the diet and reactivated the syndrome in monkeys in which an SLE-like syndrome had previously been induced by the ingestion of alfalfa seeds or sprouts.</p>
},
	keywords = {Animals, Canavanine, Diet, Disease Models, Animal, Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic, Macaca fascicularis, Medicago sativa},
	issn = {0036-8075},
	author = {Malinow, M R and Bardana, E J and Pirofsky, B and Craig, S and McLaughlin, P}
}
