Characterization of Lung Injury following Abrin Pulmonary Intoxication in Mice: Comparison to Ricin Poisoning
Abrin is a highly toxic protein obtained from the seeds of the rosary pea plant <i>Abrus precatorius</i>, and it is closely related to ricin in terms of its structure and chemical properties. Both toxins inhibit ribosomal function, halt protein synthesis and lead to cellular death. The m...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-09-01
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| Series: | Toxins |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/14/9/614 |