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Advancement of abrin toxin bioforensics capabilities

open access: yes, 2021
Abrin toxin, located in the seeds of Abrus precatorius, is a potent Type II Ribosome-Inactivating Protein (RIP) A-B subunit toxin that has acquired a heightened biothreat profile over the past decade. Significant research efforts must be made in order to develop abrin bioforensics diagnostic response capabilities to the level which is currently in ...
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Understanding the efficiency of Shodhana, a classical drug detoxification technique that may increase safety in using three varieties of Abrus precatorius L. seeds-a toxic Schedule E1 drug used in various herbal formulations

open access: yesPhytomedicine Plus
Background: Abrus precatorius L. is a noxious vein native to south east asia and popularly called as Gunja in Ayurveda. The seeds of this plant are considered as a potent raw drug used in various herbal formulations such as Gunjadi tailam, Gunjagarbha ...
Vikram E N T   +6 more
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Survival after an Intentional Ingestion of Crushed Abrus Seeds

open access: yesWestern Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2008
Abrus precatorius seeds contain one of the most potent toxins known to man. However, because of the seed’s outer hard coat the vast majority of ingestions cause only mild symptoms and typically results in complete recovery.
Hung, Oliver   +2 more
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EFFECT OF ACTIVE MOLLUSCICIDAL COMPONENETS OF ABRUS PRECATORIUS, ARGEMONE MEXICANA AND NERIUM INDICUM ON CERTAIN ENZYMES IN THE NERVOUS TISSUE OF LYMNAEA ACUMINATA [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Sciences, Islamic Republic of Iran, 2000
In vivo and in vitro sublethal exposure of abrin, glycyrrhizin (active component of Abrus precatorius seed and root), sanguinarine, protopine (Argemone mexicana seed) and oleandrin (Nerium indicum leaf) inhibited the acetylcholinesterase, lactic ...
doaj  

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