Mesh term Abrin
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Ribosome Inactivating Proteins, Type 2
Description
A toxic lectin from the seeds of jequirity, Abrus precatorius L. Very active poison. Five different proteins have so far been isolated: Abrus agglutinin, the component responsible for: hemagglutinating activity, and abrins a-d, the toxic principals each consisting of two peptide chains are held together by disulfide bonds.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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