Ricin
Description
  A protein phytotoxin from the seeds of Ricinus communis, the castor oil plant. It agglutinates cells, is proteolytic, and causes lethal inflammation and hemorrhage if taken internally.
Synonyms
  Castor Bean Lectin
Lectin, Castor Bean
Lectin, Ricinus
RCA 60
RCA60
Ricin A Chain
Ricin B Chain
Ricin D
Ricin I
Ricinus Toxin
A Chain, Ricin
B Chain, Ricin
Ricinus Lectin
Toxin, Ricinus
Parents
  Plant Lectins
Albumins
Ribosome Inactivating Proteins, Type 2
Actions
  Chemical Warfare Agents
Experts
  Cara-Lynne Schengrund
Tree Numbers
  D08.811.277.450.430.700.750.666
D12.776.034.756
D12.776.503.499.937
D12.776.765.678.906.750
MeSH ID
  D012276

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