Mass spectrometry-based proteomics has been a useful tool for addressing numerous
questions in basic biology research for many years. This success, combined with the …

Ricin toxin is a disulfide-linked glycoprotein (AB toxin) comprising one enzymatic A chain
(RTA) and one cell-binding B chain (RTB) contained in the castor bean, a Ricinus species …

The nutrient‐rich defatted castor meal has been tested as a potential source of protein in
diets of many livestock species but has limitation due to challenges of toxins. This review …

The development of rapid methods for unambiguous identification and precise quantification
of protein toxins in various matrices is essential for public health surveillance. Nowadays …

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 …

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 …

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 is a highly toxic protein toxin that poses a potential bioterrorism threat due to its
potency and widespread availability. However, the accurate quantification of ricin through …

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 …

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) …