While probably originating from Africa, the plant Ricinus communis is found nowadays
around the world, grown for industrial use as a source of castor oil production, wildly …

Edibles are the only source of nutrients and energy for humans. However, ingredients of
edibles have undergone many physicochemical changes during preparation and storage …

Biological toxins are a heterogeneous group of compounds that share commonalities both
with biological and chemical agents. Based on their availability, toxicity, and the lack of …

We addressed here the need for improved sensitivity of top-down mass spectrometry for
identification, differentiation, and absolute quantification of sequence variants of SEA, a …

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 …

Abrin expressed by the tropical plant Abrus precatorius is highly dangerous with an
estimated human lethal dose of 0.1–1 μg/kg body weight. Due to the potential misuse as a …

International authorities classify ricin toxin present in castor seed as a potential agent for use
in bioterrorism. Therefore, the detection, identification, and characterization of ricin in various …

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 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 …

Herein, we report an improved MALDI-MS method for active ricin to contribute toward
countermeasures against its real threat to the public. Compared with commonly used DNA …