Long-Term Pulmonary Damage in Surviving Antitoxin-Treated Mice following a Lethal Ricin Intoxication
Ricin, a highly potent plant-derived toxin, is considered a potential bioterrorism weapon due to its pronounced toxicity, high availability, and ease of preparation. Acute damage following pulmonary ricinosis is characterized by local cytokine storm, massive neutrophil infiltration, and edema format...
Main Authors: | Yoav Gal, Anita Sapoznikov, Shlomi Lazar, David Shoseyov, Moshe Aftalion, Hila Gutman, Yentl Evgy, Rellie Gez, Reinat Nevo, Reut Falach |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-02-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/16/2/103 |
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