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  • Title: Biochemical aspects of castor oil biosynthesis.
    Author: McKeon TA, Chen GQ, Lin JT.
    Journal: Biochem Soc Trans; 2000 Dec; 28(6):972-4. PubMed ID: 11171276.
    Abstract:
    Castor oil is 90% ricinoleate (12-hydroxy-oleate) and has numerous industrial uses. Components of castor bean (Ricinus communis L.) pose serious problems to processors. We are evaluating two complementary approaches to providing a safe source of castor oil.
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