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Safety Assessment and Hypoglycemic Effect of Moringa oleifera Lam. Seed Lectin (WSMoL) in Alloxan‐Induced Diabetic Mice

Journal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Moringa oleifera Lam. seeds contain WSMoL, a lectin previously studied for toxicity and pharmacological effects. In this study, we investigated WSMoL (10, 25, or 50 mg/kg i.p.) for acute and 14‐day repeated‐dose toxicity, as well as genotoxicity, in Swiss mice.
Alícia Natalie Silva dos Santos, Matheus Cavalcanti de Barros, Cleidiane Silva Vieira de Souza, Ryan Cristian da Silva, Luana Cassandra Breitenbach Barroso Coelho, Maria Tereza dos Santos Correia, Fernanda das Chagas Ângelo Mendes Tenório, Alisson Macário de Oliveira, Thiago Henrique Napoleão, Robson Raion de Vasconcelos Alves, Patrícia Maria Guedes Paiva   +10 more
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Deep Mutational Scanning for the Study and Engineering of Protein Assemblies

Chemistry–Methods, Volume 6, Issue 8, August 2026.
This review explores how deep mutational scanning (DMS) can be used to improve understanding and accelerate engineering of protein assemblies, from natural fibers to engineered nanocages. We discuss various types of protein assemblies and their characterization, provide an introduction to the DMS technique, and then highlight examples in which DMS has ...
Jenna B. Wolfanger, Shoili Banerjee, Carolyn E. Mills   +2 more
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ISOLATION OF CRYSTALLINE RICIN [PDF]

Journal of General Physiology, 1948
A toxic crystalline protein has been isolated from crude extracts of castor bean meal. Ultracentrifuge and electrophoresis tests show the crystalline protein to become fairly homogeneous after three or four crystallizations. This is also confirmed by toxicity measurements.
M, KUNITZ, M R, McDONALD
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Green Fuel Combustion Synthesis of CeO2 and Ag/CeO2 Nanoparticles for Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Applications

Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, Volume 21, Issue 4, July/August 2026.
ABSTRACT Silver‐doped cerium oxide nanoparticles (Ag/CeO2 NPs) were synthesized using Ricinus communis seed extract as a bio‐derived fuel in a solution combustion method. The combustion reaction, carried out at 450°C with AgNO3 and (NH4)2[Ce (NO3)6] as metal precursors, produced CeO2 and Ag/CeO2 NPs.
T. N. Ravishankar, J. R. Adarsha, R. Mohan Reddy, S. Harisha, A. Ananda, B. M. Shilpa   +5 more
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Development of a bioassay to quantify the ricin toxin content of castor bean (Ricinus communis L.) seeds - doi: 10.4025/actasciagron.v34i4.11284

Acta Scientiarum. Agronomy, 2011
In this study, we developed a bioassay to quantify the ricin toxin content of castor bean seeds. Existing quantification methods do not always reflect actual toxicity of the seeds analyzed, which may present lower ricin content even though they are more ...
Carlos Alberto Rauer Demant, Dick Auld, Aline Rodrigues de Mello Demant   +2 more
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Chemical Characterization and In Vivo Safety Assessment of Aqueous Extract From Anacardium occidentale L. (Anacardiaceae) Leaves

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 23, Issue 7, July 2026.
Anacardium occidentale leaf aqueous extract showed rich polyphenolic composition, including flavonoids, tannins, and phenolic acids. Acute toxicity in mice revealed no mortality or adverse effects, with LD50 >2000 mg/kg and GHS Class 5. Genotoxicity assays were negative, supporting safety and potential phytopharmaceutical development, pending chronic ...
Elinado Francisco de Lima Bento, Caio Everton Nunes da Silva, Talita Giselly dos Santos Souza, Camylla Janiele Lucas Tenório, Natanael Teles Ramos de Lima, Cristiano Aparecido Chagas, José Maria Barbosa Filho, Magda Rhayanny Assunção Ferreira, Luiz Alberto Lira Soares, Samuel Paulo Cibulski, Alisson Macário de Oliveira, Thiago Henrique Napoleão   +11 more
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Endogenous “Time Bomb” – Mislocalized Phospholipase A2 as a Critical Mediator of Ultra‐Rapid Mortality in Sepsis and Acute Lung Injury

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 32, 9 June 2026.
Phospholipase A2 (PLA2), a dormant enzyme, becomes lethal when activated—collapsing lungs in minutes. Our dual therapy (DOPS + varespladib) boosts survival from 0% to >90% in sepsis/ALI. A breakthrough for acute lung injury treatment. ABSTRACT This study reveals that phospholipase A2 (PLA2), normally stable and nontoxic, can be activated specifically ...
Jianyu Wang, Zhongxing Xu, Lin Wang, Xin Sui, Yuan Luo, Xiuli Zhao, Jun Yang, Yongan Wang   +7 more
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Characterization of MicroRNA and Gene Expression Profiles Following Ricin Intoxication

Toxins, 2019
Ricin, derived from the castor bean plant, is a highly potent toxin, classified as a potential bioterror agent. Current methods for early detection of ricin poisoning are limited in selectivity. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), which are naturally occurring, negative
Nir Pillar, Danielle Haguel, Meitar Grad, Guy Shapira, Liron Yoffe, Noam Shomron   +5 more
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Edulitin 2, a Ribotoxin‐Like Protein From Boletus edulis That Triggers Apoptosis in Colon Cancer Cells While Preserving the Integrity of the Intestinal Microbiota

eFood, Volume 7, Issue 3, June 2026.
Edulitin 2 is a ribotoxin‐like protein exhibiting a potent antiproliferative activity towards Caco‐2 and HT29 cells by programmed cell death. However, edulitin 2 does not affect gut microbiota growth, despite damaging fungal ribosomes. ABSTRACT Porcini (Boletus edulis Bull.) are a reservoir of pharmacological biomolecules with health‐promoting ...
Massimo Bortolotti, Sara Ragucci, Federica Falà, Anella Saggese, Francesco Biscotti, Ylenia De Luca, Nicola Landi, Paolo V. Pedone, Andrea Bolognesi, Ezio Ricca, Letizia Polito, Antimo Di Maro   +11 more
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Identification and Biological Evaluation of a Novel Small-Molecule Inhibitor of Ricin Toxin

Molecules
The plant-derived toxin ricin is classified as a type 2 ribosome-inactivating protein (RIP) and currently lacks effective clinical antidotes. The toxicity of ricin is mainly due to its ricin toxin A chain (RTA), which has become an important target for ...
Xinran Yang, Aili Wei, Xiyuan Cao, Zicheng Wang, Hongzhi Wan, Bo Wang, Hui Peng   +6 more
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