Synthesis and optimization of a library of small molecule inhibitors of ricin toxin A

Ricin is a potent cyctotoxin with no known antidote. Chapter 1 provides background and context for this thesis, which is primarily focused on probing the active site of Ricin toxin A (RTA). Relevant information about Ricin, its use, method of action, and noteworthy contributions towards the discover...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pruet, Jeffrey Michael
Format: Others
Language:en_US
Published: 2013
Subjects:
RTA
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2152/22155