Treatments for Pulmonary Ricin Intoxication: Current Aspects and Future Prospects
Ricin, a plant-derived toxin originating from the seeds of Ricinus communis (castor beans), is one of the most lethal toxins known, particularly if inhaled. Ricin is considered a potential biological threat agent due to its high availability and ease of production. The clinical manifestation of pulm...
Main Authors: | Yoav Gal, Ohad Mazor, Reut Falach, Anita Sapoznikov, Chanoch Kronman, Tamar Sabo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-10-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/9/10/311 |
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