Ricinus communis Intoxications in Human and Veterinary Medicine—A Summary of Real Cases

Ricinus communis Intoxications in Human and Veterinary Medicine—A Summary of Real Cases

Accidental and intended Ricinus communis intoxications in humans and animals have been known for centuries but the causative agent remained elusive until 1888 when Stillmark attributed the toxicity to the lectin ricin. Ricinus communis is grown worldwide on an industrial scale for the production of...

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Main Authors: Martin Schaer, Brigitte G. Dorner, Martin B. Dorner, Diana Pauly, Marc-André Avondet, Kernt Köhler, Sylvia Worbs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-10-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
ricin
poisoning
animal intoxication
human intoxication
fertilizer
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/3/10/1332/

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