Ehlers Danloas syndrome is a heterogenous group of generalized tissue
disorders that result from inheritable defects in the metabolism of fibrillar
collagen molecules. Symptoms can include stretchy skin, loose joints and
vascular problems.
Osteogenesis imperfecta,
also known as brittle bone syndrome is also a heterogenous group of inherited
disorders involving mutations in the collagen genes themselves that is distinguished
by bone that easily bend and fracture. Retarded wound healing and a rotated and
twisted spine, leading to a humped back appearance, are common features of the
disease.
Scurvy (Vitamin C
deficiency)
Lathyrism - sweet pea contain a chemical beta aminopropionitrate inhibit the lysyl
oxidase preventing the cross linking of the tropocollagen molecules.