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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
Ricin is a potent | '''Ricin''' is a potent cytotoxin that is synthesized in the endosperm cells of maturing Riccinus seeds(1). Ricin belongs to a small multi gene family(2) that is composed of eight members. It is also important to mention that Ricin is classified as a type II heterodimeric Ribosome Inactivatiing protein(1). | ||
==Structure== | ==Structure== | ||
