Ricin toxin

GPTKB entity

Statements (37)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Dragon
gptkb:protein
gptkbp:A_chain_function enzymatic activity
gptkbp:antidote none
gptkbp:B_chain_function binds to cell surface
gptkbp:CASNumber 9009-86-3
gptkbp:category plant toxin
biotoxin
ribosome-inactivating protein
gptkbp:discoveredBy Peter Hermann Stillmark
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1888
gptkbp:foundIn castor beans
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ricin toxin
gptkbp:LD50 ~1-2 mg for adult human (injected or inhaled)
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits protein synthesis
gptkbp:molecularWeight ~65 kDa
gptkbp:notableEvent assassination of Georgi Markov
gptkbp:producedBy Ricinus communis
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 16129788
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention
gptkb:Chemical_Weapons_Convention
gptkbp:riskFactor extremely toxic
gptkbp:routeOfExposure injection
inhalation
ingestion
gptkbp:solubility water-soluble
gptkbp:stable inactivated by heat above 80°C
gptkbp:structure A and B chains
gptkbp:symptom death
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
organ failure
gptkbp:UNII W9A7U6M3MP
gptkbp:uses biological warfare
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:USAMRIID
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7