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cantharidin and Bites

cantharidin has been researched along with Bites 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
" Causes of death were grouped into 6 categories, including 1 case of tetrodotoxin poisoning, 1 case of gallbladder poisoning, 3 cases of snake venom toxicity, 4 cases of melittin toxicity, 4 cases of cantharidin poisoning and 5 cases of venenum bufonis poisoning."4.89Poisoning by toxic animals in China--18 autopsy case studies and a comprehensive literature review. ( Chen, L; Huang, GZ, 2013)

Research

Studies (1)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Chen, L1
Huang, GZ1

Reviews

1 review available for cantharidin and Bites

ArticleYear
Poisoning by toxic animals in China--18 autopsy case studies and a comprehensive literature review.
    Forensic science international, 2013, Oct-10, Volume: 232, Issue:1-3

    Topics: Abortifacient Agents; Adolescent; Adult; Amphibian Venoms; Animals; Bees; Bites and Stings; Canthari

2013