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Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring > Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring > Benzofurans > Cantharidin

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Cantharidin  

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  • Cantharidine

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 79; was CANTHARIDES 1963-78

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D002193

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