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rishin
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

rijin

English Meaning(s) for リシン

noun
  1. lysine
  2. ricin

Definition and Synonyms for リシン

Ricin a toxic protein extracted from castor beans
Synonyms: リジン
Lysine an essential amino acid found in proteins
Synonyms: リジン
Ricin used as a chemical reagent
Synonyms: リジン
Lysine occurs especially in gelatin and casein
Synonyms: リジン
Ricin can be used as a bioweapon
Synonyms: リジン

Categories リシン is a member of

Essential Amino Acid an amino acid that is required by animals but that they cannot synthesize
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Albumin a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids
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Toxin a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species
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