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cantharidin and Abdominal Cramps

cantharidin has been researched along with Abdominal Cramps in 1 studies

Cantharidin: 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.
cantharidin : A monoterpenoid with an epoxy-bridged cyclic dicarboxylic anhydride structure secreted by many species of blister beetle, and most notably by the Spanish fly, Lytta vesicatoria. Natural toxin inhibitor of protein phosphatases 1 and 2A.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Blister beetle poisoning is not universally fatal in equids."1.30Clinical features of blister beetle poisoning in equids: 70 cases (1983-1996). ( Edwards, WC; Helman, RG, 1997)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Helman, RG1
Edwards, WC1

Other Studies

1 other study available for cantharidin and Abdominal Cramps

ArticleYear
Clinical features of blister beetle poisoning in equids: 70 cases (1983-1996).
    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 1997, Oct-15, Volume: 211, Issue:8

    Topics: Animals; Calcium; Cantharidin; Coleoptera; Colic; Digestive System; Equidae; Female; Gastrointestina

1997