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Descriptor English:   Cantharidin 
Descriptor Spanish:   Cantaridina 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Cantaridina 
Synonyms English:   Cantharides
Cantharidine  
Tree Number:   D03.633.100.127.125
Definition English:   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. 
Pharmacological Action:   Enzyme Inhibitors
Irritants
 
History Note English:   79; was CANTHARIDES 1963-78 
Allowable Qualifiers English:  
AD administration & dosage AE adverse effects
AA analogs & derivatives AN analysis
CS chemical synthesis CH chemistry
CL classification EC economics
HI history IP isolation & purification
ME metabolism PK pharmacokinetics
PD pharmacology PO poisoning
RE radiation effects ST standards
SD supply & distribution TU therapeutic use
TO toxicity  
Record Number:   2225 
Unique Identifier:   D002193 

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