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Ricin poisoning and forensic toxicology
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Ricin poisoning and forensic toxicology
Drug Test Anal.
2009 Apr.
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- Drug Test Anal. 2009 Jul;1(7):363-4
Abstract
Ricin is one of the most fascinating poisons due to its high toxicity: as little as 500 microg can kill an adult. It gained fame by its use in the so-called 'umbrella murder' to kill the Bulgarian dissident Georgi Markov in 1978. Ricin also became known as a potential bio-terror agent to which people could be exposed through the air, food, or water. The origin, biochemistry, toxicity, and analytical procedures for the determination of ricin are summarized. The homicide of Markov is described as well as recent cases of criminal ricin use.
Copyright 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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