Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 18, 2026

Murine Model of Epicutaneously-Induced Immunomodulation
Published on: June 24, 2025
Ricin: current understanding and prospects for an antiricin vaccine
Catherine J Marsden1, Daniel C Smith, Lynne M Roberts
1Department of Biological Sciences, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK. cmarsden@bio.warwick.ac.uk
Abstract:
Ricin is a potent cytotoxin that can be rapidly internalized into mammalian cells leading to cell death. The ease in obtaining the toxin and its deadly nature combine to implicate ricin as a convenient agent for bioterrorism. Research into the mechanism of toxicity, as well as strategies for treatment and protection from the toxin has been widely undertaken for a number of years. This article reviews the current understanding of the mechanism of action of the toxin, the clinical effects of ricin intoxication and how these relate to current and continuing prospects for vaccine development.
More Related Videos
13:36Utilizing the Antigen Capsid-Incorporation Strategy for the Development of Adenovirus Serotype 5-Vectored Vaccine Approaches
Published on: May 6, 2015
13:00Intranasal Immunization and Milk Collection in Studies of Maternal Immunization in New Zealand White Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Published on: July 31, 2021
Related Concept Videos
Cross-reactivity
Microorganisms in Medicine and Therapeutics
Cancer Vaccines
Cancer vaccines come in two categories: preventive (prophylactic) and treatment (active). Preventive vaccines, such as the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, protect against viruses that cause certain...
Clinical Significance of Antibiotic Resistance
Vaccinations
Antigens Involved in Adaptive Immunity
Complete Antigens
Complete antigens possess both immunogenicity and reactivity.