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Function
Ricin
Toxicity
Structure
Mechanism of Action
Ricin Poisoning: Symptoms
Ricin Poisoning: Treatment
Ricin’s effect on an organism's body can happen so suddenly and severely that the treatment of ricin poisoning is very variable. Scientists and doctors both recommend that those who may have consistent exposure to ricin and maybe at high risk of being poisoned receive vaccinations to prevent ricin from being able to come in contact with internal cells. It is also highly recommended that worksites that produce castor oil and have high levels of ricin circulating throughout solutions go through very extensive decontamination processes.
If an individual does become poisoned, it is important that their water and blood levels are being monitored and maintained as they are given anti-ricin antibodies to protect the cells. This can extend survival time and even help the organism to fight off the ricin completely.
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References
[1]Audi J, Belson M, Patel M, Schier J, Osterloh J. Ricin Poisoning: A Comprehensive Review. JAMA. 2005;294(18):2342–2351. doi:10.1001/jama.294.18.2342
[2]Etimad, L., Moshiri, M., & Hamid, F. (2019, June 6). Ricin: An ancient story for a timeless plant toxin. RBMB. Retrieved April 23, 2022, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6628454/#sec2-toxins-11-00324title
[3]Gal, Y., Mazor, O., Falach, R., Sapoznikov, A., Kronman, C., & Sabo, T. (2017). Treatments for Pulmonary Ricin Intoxication: Current Aspects and Future Prospects. Toxins, 9(10). https://doi-org.proxy.library.maryville.edu/10.3390/toxins910031
[4]Tumer, N. E. (2019). Introduction to the Toxins Special Issue “Ricin Toxins.” Toxins, 12(1). https://doi-org.proxy.library.maryville.edu/10.3390/toxins12010013/
