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Ricin

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.

Year introduced: 1978(1964)

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.277.450.430.700.750.666, D12.776.034.756, D12.776.503.499.937, D12.776.765.678.906.750

MeSH Unique ID: D012276

Registry Number: 9009-86-3

Entry Terms:

  • Castor Bean Lectin
  • Lectin, Castor Bean
  • Lectin, Ricinus
  • Ricinus Lectin
  • Ricinus Toxin
  • Toxin, Ricinus
  • RCA 60
  • Ricin Toxin
  • Toxin, Ricin
  • RCA60
  • Ricin A Chain
  • A Chain, Ricin
  • Ricin B Chain
  • B Chain, Ricin
  • Ricin D
  • Ricin I

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