Preferred Label : cantharidin;
MeSH 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.;
MeSH synonym : Cantharidine;
CISMeF synonym : (1r,2s,3r,6s)-1,2-dimethyl-3,6-epoxycyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylic anhydride;
Related MeSH term : cantharides;
MeSH CAS label : 4,7-Epoxyisobenzofuran-1,3-dione, hexahydro-3a,7a-dimethyl-, (3aalpha,4beta,7beta,7aalpha)-;
MeSH Related Number : 56-25-7 (Cantharidin);
Registry Number MeSH : 56-25-7;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cantharidin;
Codes EINECS : 200-263-3;
Is substance : O;
UNII : IGL471WQ8P;
InChIKey : DHZBEENLJMYSHQ-XCVPVQRUSA-N;
Origin ID : D002193;
UMLS CUI : C0006886;
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- CAN 032 [MeSH Supplementary Concept]
- VP-102 [MeSH Supplementary Concept]
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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.