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Ricin - terapeutisk agens og biologisk våpen
Engelsk titel: Ricin - a therapeutic agent and a biological weapon Läs online Författare: Höiseth G ; Olsnes S Språk: Nor Antal referenser: 42 Dokumenttyp: Översikt UI-nummer: 05091669

Tidskrift

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening 2005;125(18)2477-9 ISSN 0029-2001 E-ISSN 0807-7096 KIBs bestånd av denna tidskrift Denna tidskrift är expertgranskad (Peer-Reviewed)

Sammanfattning

X : Lately there have been several incidents with the plant protein ricin, for instance in the capitol building of the American Senate in February 2004. By focusing on this toxin, the media have spread a fear that ricin will be used in terrorist acts. In this article, we want to give a review of the qualities and potentials of the use of ricin. Ricin is a highly toxic plant protein that is lethal in small doses; it kills cells by inactivating ribosomes but has potential for medical use.