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Production, Characterisation and Testing of an Ovine Antitoxin against Ricin; Efficacy, Potency and Mechanisms of Action

Toxins, 2017
Ricin is a type II ribosome-inactivating toxin that catalytically inactivates ribosomes ultimately leading to cell death. The toxicity of ricin along with the prevalence of castor beans (its natural source) has led to its increased notoriety and ...
Sarah J. C. Whitfield, Gareth D. Griffiths, Dominic C. Jenner, Robert J. Gwyther, Fiona M. Stahl, Lucy J. Cork, Jane L. Holley, A. Christopher Green, Graeme C. Clark   +8 more
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Understanding the dynamic nature of plant lipid anabolic and catabolic metabolism is key to sustainable oilseed engineering

New Phytologist, Volume 249, Issue 5, Page 2196-2214, March 2026.
Summary Plant‐derived oils are essential sources of reduced carbon and various fatty acid (FA) structures for food, biofuels, and the oleochemical industry. Despite extensive efforts, engineering mainstream oilseed crops to produce high levels of industrially valuable unusual FAs (UFAs) remains challenging.
Prasad Parchuri, Sean T. McGuire, Matthew G. Garneau, Niña Alyssa M. Barroga, Philip D. Bates   +4 more
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Pairing Alpaca and Llama-Derived Single Domain Antibodies to Enhance Immunoassays for Ricin

Antibodies, 2017
Previously, our group isolated and evaluated anti-ricin single domain antibodies (sdAbs) derived from llamas, engineered them to further increase their thermal stability, and utilized them for the development of sensitive immunoassays. In work focused on
Kendrick B. Turner, Sabrina Hardy, Jinny L. Liu, Dan Zabetakis, P. Audrey Brozozog Lee, Ellen R. Goldman, George P. Anderson   +6 more
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Establishment of a Novel Oral Murine Model of Ricin Intoxication and Efficacy Assessment of Ovine Ricin Antitoxins

Toxins, 2020
Ricin, produced from the castor beans of Ricinus communis, is a cytotoxin that exerts its action by inactivating ribosomes and causing cell death. Accidental (e.g., ingestion of castor beans) and/or intentional (e.g., suicide) exposure to ricin through ...
Sarah J. Whitfield, Debbie B. Padgen, Simon Knight, Robert J. Gwyther, Jane L. Holley, Graeme C. Clark, A. Christopher Green   +6 more
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Ricinus Communis: Nutritional Importance, Health Benefits, and Industrial Applications

eFood, Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2026.
The current paper summarizes the nutritional composition, phytochemistry, health benefits, safety studies, and applications of castor beans and their oil. Moreover, the diverse bioactive compounds, including saponins, emodins, terpenoids, anthraquinones, flavonoids, steroids, and alkaloids, exhibit therapeutic properties such as antioxidant, anticancer,
Hassan Raza, Muhammad Tauseef Sultan, Asad Abbas, Aimen Mazhar, Ahmad Mujtaba Noman, Muhammad Imran, Muzzamal Hussain, Ehab M. Mostafa, Ahmed H. El‐Ghorab, Mohammed M. Ghoneim, Samy Selim, Mohamed A. Abdelgawad, Anjuman Gul Memon, Entessar Al Jbawi   +13 more
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TNF Family Cytokines Induce Distinct Cell Death Modalities in the A549 Human Lung Epithelial Cell Line when Administered in Combination with Ricin Toxin

Toxins, 2019
Ricin is a member of the ribosome-inactivating protein (RIP) family of toxins and is classified as a biothreat agent by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Alexa L. Hodges, Cody G. Kempen, William D. McCaig, Cory A. Parker, Nicholas J. Mantis, Timothy J. LaRocca   +5 more
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Acute Toxicity and Genotoxicity of cMoL, a Lectin From Moringa oleifera Seeds With Antifungal Activity Against Cryptococcus Strains

Journal of Applied Toxicology, Volume 46, Issue 2, Page 682-696, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Coagulant Moringa oleifera lectin (cMoL) is one of the compounds involved in the application of M. oleifera seeds for traditional water treatment methods. The present study highlights the new biotechnological potential of cMoL lectin as an antifungal agent against Cryptococcus neoformans B3501 and H99 and Cryptococcus gattii R265 strains ...
Matheus Cavalcanti de Barros, Sávia Soraia Santana da Silva, Eduarda Pinto Gagliano, Alícia Natalie Silva dos Santos, Leydianne Leite de Siqueira Patriota, Gustavo Ramos Salles Ferreira, Pollyanna Michelle da Silva, Simone da Paz Leôncio Alves, Julliano Matheus de Lima Maux, Jacinto da Costa Silva Neto, Fernanda Rafaelly Nascimento de Santana, Fabiana Aparecida Cavalcante Silva, Marilene Henning Vainstein, Luana Cassandra Breitenbach Barroso Coelho, Thâmarah de Albuquerque Lima, Thiago Henrique Napoleão, Patrícia Maria Guedes Paiva   +16 more
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Understanding Ricin from a Defensive Viewpoint

Toxins, 2011
The toxin ricin has long been understood to have potential for criminal activity and there has been concern that it might be used as a mass-scale weapon on a military basis for at least two decades.
Gareth D. Griffiths
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Yeast‐Based Biotechnology for Civilian Security

Environmental Microbiology Reports, Volume 18, Issue 1, February 2026.
Yeasts constitute robust and versatile eukaryotic platforms for biotechnological applications relevant to civilian security. Both native and genetically engineered yeast systems enable sensitive detection of chemical and biological hazards, effective removal of metals and organic pollutants, and detoxification of mycotoxins.
Justyna Ruchała, Roksolana Vasylyshyn, Maciej Wnuk   +2 more
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Shedding Light on the Cellular Uptake Mechanisms of Bioactive Glass Nanoparticles as Controlled Intracellular Delivery Platforms: A Review of the Recent Literature

Advanced Healthcare Materials, Volume 15, Issue 1, 9 January 2026.
This review summarizes the main uptake pathways of bioactive glass nanoparticles (BGNs) and their intracellular localization, highlighting that BGNs are mainly internalized and entrapped within endosomes/lysosomes. Strategies for controlled intracellular ion release, with implications for targeted modulation of cell behavior, are discussed. The need to
Andrada‐Ioana Damian‐Buda, Aldo R. Boccaccini   +1 more
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