Cantharidin [kantharidin]

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Terms

kantharidy

 

Cantharides
Cantharidine

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Definition

A toxic compound, isolated from the Spanish fly or blistering beetle (Lytta (Cantharis) vesicatoria) and other insects. It is a potent and specific inhibitor of protein phosphatases 1 (PP1) and 2A (PP2A). This compound can produce severe skin inflammation, and is extremely toxic if ingested orally.

DUI
D002193 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0003285
CAS
4,7-Epoxyisobenzofuran-1,3-dione, hexahydro-3a,7a-dimethyl-, (3aalpha,4beta,7beta,7aalpha)-
History note
79; was CANTHARIDES 1963-78
Online note
use CANTHARIDIN to search CANTHARIDES 1966-78
Public note
79; was CANTHARIDES 1963-78

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