Ricin is a potent toxin that could be used as an agent of biological warfare or bioterrorism. It is a phytotoxalbumin protein derived from the beans of the castor plant (Ricinus communis). Ricin is widely available and easily produced. Ricin's significance as a potential bioweapon relates in part to its availability. Although ricin is not an ideal bioweapon agent, it remains a threat.
| Date Of Record Release | 2009-04-08 16:40:40 |
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| Description | Ricin is a potent toxin that could be used as an agent of biological warfare or bioterrorism. It is a phytotoxalbumin protein derived from the beans of the castor plant (Ricinus communis). Ricin is widely available and easily produced. Ricin's significance as a potential bioweapon relates in part to its availability. Although ricin is not an ideal bioweapon agent, it remains a threat. |
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| Source | Federation of American Scientists |
| Keyword | Ricin, Toxin, Toxins, Bioterrorism, Biological warfare, Biological Weapon, Castor plant, Castor bean, Bioweapon |
| Date Of Record Creation | 2009-04-08 16:36:39 |
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| Date Last Modified | 2009-08-05 14:24:12 |
| Language | English |
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