Total Body Irradiation Mitigates Inflammation and Extends the Therapeutic Time Window for Anti-Ricin Antibody Treatment against Pulmonary Ricinosis in Mice
Ricin, a highly toxic plant-derived toxin, is considered a potential weapon in biowarfare and bioterrorism due to its pronounced toxicity, high availability, and ease of preparation. Pulmonary exposure to ricin results in the generation of an acute edematous inflammation followed by respiratory insu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-09-01
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| Series: | Toxins |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/9/9/278 |