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Descriptor English:
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Cantharidin
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Cantaridina
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Cantaridina
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Synonyms English:
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Cantharidine
Cantharides
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Tree Number:
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D03.633.100.127.125
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Definition English:
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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. |
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Pharmacological Action:
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Enzyme Inhibitors
Irritants
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History Note English:
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79; was CANTHARIDES 1963-78
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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2225
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Unique Identifier:
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D002193
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