Ricin is a protein toxin produced by the castor bean plant (Ricinus communis) together with
a related protein known as R. communis agglutinin (RCA120). Mass spectrometric (MS) …

Ricin, a plant‐derived toxin extracted from the seeds of Ricinus communis (castor bean
plant), is one of the most toxic proteins known. Ricin's high toxicity, widespread availability …

In late February 2008, law enforcement officials in Las Vegas, Nevada, discovered in a hotel
room, a copy of The Anarchist Cookbook, suspected castor beans and a “white powder” …

The protein toxin ricin, which originates from the seeds of Ricinus communis plants, has
been the subject of increased interest, due to its potential terrorist use. Exceptionally, this …

The toxic protein ricin (also known as RCA60), found in the seed of the castor plant (Ricinus
communis) is frequently encountered in law enforcement investigations. The ability to detect …

Ricin, a protein derived from the seeds of the castor bean plant (Ricinus communis), is a
highly lethal toxin that inhibits protein synthesis, resulting in cell death. The widespread …

Ricin, a toxin from the plant Ricinus communis, is one of the most toxic biological agents
known. Due to its availability, toxicity, ease of production and absence of curative treatments …

While natural intoxications with seeds of Ricinus communis (R. communis) have long been
known, the toxic protein ricin contained in the seeds is of major concern since it attracts …

The seeds of the Ricinus communis (Castor bean) plant are the source of the economically
important commodity castor oil. Castor seeds also contain the proteins ricin and R …

Capillary electrophoresis (CE) and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight
mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) have been employed as highly efficient methods to …