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'''Ricin''' is a potent cytotoxin that is synthesized in the endosperm cells of maturing seeds of the castor oil plant (''Ricinus communis'')<ref name="lord">PMID: 8119491</ref>. Ricin belongs to a small multi-gene family<ref name="montfort">PMID: 3558397</ref> that is composed of eight members. Ricin is classified as a type II heterodimeric Ribosome Inactivating Protein<ref name="lord" /> or RIPs. For toxins in Proteopedia see [[Toxins]]. | '''Ricin''' is a potent cytotoxin that is synthesized in the endosperm cells of maturing seeds of the castor oil plant (''Ricinus communis'')<ref name="lord">PMID: 8119491</ref>. Ricin belongs to a small multi-gene family<ref name="montfort">PMID: 3558397</ref> that is composed of eight members. Ricin is classified as a type II heterodimeric Ribosome Inactivating Protein<ref name="lord" /> or RIPs. For toxins in Proteopedia see [[Toxins]]. | ||
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