Ricin and Ricin-Containing Immunotoxins: Insights into Intracellular Transport and Mechanism of action in Vitro
Ricin is a type II ribosome inactivating protein (RIP) isolated from castor beans. Its high toxicity classifies it as a possible biological weapon. On the other hand, ricin linked to specific monoclonal antibodies or used in other conjugates has powerful medical applications. Ricin consists of an A-...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-04-01
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| Series: | Antibodies |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4468/2/2/236 |