Which of these is more toxic: ricin in castor oil plant or abrin found in seed of jequirity plant?

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Gbenga Agbowuro

Ricin in castor castor is highly toxic

Gabriel Olarinde Mekuleyi

Thank you Dr Agbowuro for your answer

Diego Batista

Gabriel Olarinde Mekuleyi Abrin is approximately 31.4 times more toxic than ricin as shown by Gill (1982) in test with mice.

Article Bacterial toxins: Lethal amounts

Thanks so much Dr . Diego for your absolute answer. Few days ago, I carried out a thorough review on the above question and I discovered that Abrin is extremely more toxic than ricin. Once again, I appreciate your answer, Dr Diego.