Rapid, Sensitive and Reliable Ricin Identification in Serum Samples Using LC–MS/MS
Ricin, a protein derived from the seeds of the castor bean plant (<i>Ricinus communis</i>), is a highly lethal toxin that inhibits protein synthesis, resulting in cell death. The widespread availability of ricin, its ease of extraction and its extreme toxicity make it an ideal agent for...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Toxins |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/13/2/79 |