Characterization of Ricin and R. communis Agglutinin Reference Materials

Ricinus communis intoxications have been known for centuries and were attributed to the toxic protein ricin. Due to its toxicity, availability, ease of preparation, and the lack of medical countermeasures, ricin attracted interest as a potential biological warfare agent. While different technologies...

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Main Authors: Sylvia Worbs, Martin Skiba, Martin Söderström, Marja-Leena Rapinoja, Reinhard Zeleny, Heiko Russmann, Heinz Schimmel, Paula Vanninen, Sten-Åke Fredriksson, Brigitte G. Dorner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-11-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/7/12/4856