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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Main Authors: Monika Słomińska-Wojewódzka, Kirsten Sandvig
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-04-01
Series:Antibodies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4468/2/2/236