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 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 …

Ricin is a toxin that can be easily extracted from seeds of Ricinus communis plants. Ricin is
considered to be a major bio-threat as it can be freely and easily acquired in large …

Ricin is a potent toxin capable of inhibiting protein synthesis and causing death or
respiratory failure. Because of its high availability and lethality, ricin is considered a likely …

Ricin, the toxin component of Ricinus communis is considered as a potential chemical
weapon. Several complementary techniques are required to confirm its presence in …

Ricin is an extremely potent ribosomal inactivating protein listed as a Category B select
agent. Although ricin intoxication is not transmittable from person to person, even a single …

Ricin toxin has been regarded as one of the most potent poisons in the plant kingdom, and
there is no effective therapeutic countermeasure or licensed vaccine against it …

Ricin is a plant toxin with high bioterrorism potential due to its natural abundance and
potency in inducing cell death. Early detection of the active toxin is essential for developing …

Background Ricin is a potential biowarfare agent. It is a phytotoxin isolated from castor
seeds. At present there is no antidote available for ricin poisoning, patients only get …

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” …