Abrin history

Ricin and abrin have played important roles in the history of clinical medicine and biomedical research. Ricin is commonly used as a part of immunotoxins for elinieal tumor research and application, although the detailed meehanism of its funetion is still under investigation (Stirpe and Battelli, 2006 Rao et al, 2005). At present, a major effort in biomedical research is under way to target the toxins and pursue malignant eells. Novel in vitro approaehes of using ricin toxins in cancer therapy have proven sueeessful however, further in vitro and animal studies are needed to confirm its potential (Wang et al, 2007). 

Olsnes, S. (2004). The history of ricin, abrin and related toxins. 

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