Maria Szilagyi

Articles by Maria Szilagyi


BIOLOGICAL AGENTSRicin – A research review

ABSTRACT Ricin is a toxin of plant origin which causes fatal permeability-type (non-cardiogenic) pulmonary oedema on inhalation of the aerosol. Ricin is composed of two chains, linked by a disulfide bond. The B-chain acts to bind the toxin to cell membranes and assist in internalization of the A-chain, which inhibits protein synthesis by enzymatic action… Read more »

By Maria Szilagyi and Raymond M. Dawson In   Issue Volume 13 No. 2 Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/04.2023-45171184/JMVH Vol 13 No 2

CHEMICAL AGENTS Phosgene – A Research Review

ABSTRACT Phosgene is a toxic substance which causes fatal permeability-type (non-cardiogenic) pulmonary oedema on inhalation. Phosgene is a simple low-molecular-weight synthetic chemical which was used as a chemical warfare agent in World War I. Phosgene attacks the epithelial lining of the respiratory tract. This paper summarises the current state of knowledge about the actions of… Read more »

By Maria Szilagyi and Raymond M. Dawson In   Issue Volume 13 No. 2 Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/04.2023-14842636/JMVH Vol 13 No 2