Ricin

**Definition:** A protein phytotoxin from the seeds of Ricinus communis, the castor oil plant. It agglutinates cells, is proteolytic, and causes lethal inflammation and hemorrhage if taken internally.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.450.430.700.750.666 - D12.776.034.756 - D12.776.503.499.937 - D12.776.765.678.906.750

**Synonyms:** - Castor Bean Lectin - Lectin, Castor Bean - Lectin, Ricinus - Ricinus Toxin - RCA 60 - Ricin Toxin - RCA60