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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Ricin is a potent cytotoxi that is synthesized in the endosperm cells of maturing Riccinus seeds(1). Ricin belongs to a small multi gene family(2) that is composed of eight members. It is also important to mention that Ricin is classified as a type II heterodimeric Ribosome Inactivatiing protein(1).  
'''Ricin''' is a potent cytotoxin that is synthesized in the endosperm cells of maturing Riccinus seeds(1). Ricin belongs to a small multi gene family(2) that is composed of eight members. It is also important to mention that Ricin is classified as a type II heterodimeric Ribosome Inactivatiing protein(1).  


==Structure==
==Structure==

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Andrea Gorrell, Douglas Read, David Canner, Michal Harel, Wayne Decatur, Alexander Berchansky, Ann Taylor, Jaime Prilusky, Joel L. Sussman, Angel Herraez