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cantharidin and Cholera Infantum

cantharidin has been researched along with Cholera Infantum in 3 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 (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's2 (66.67)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Villadsen, AB1
Hansen, HE1
Karras, DJ1
Farrell, SE1
Harrigan, RA1
Henretig, FM1
Gealt, L1
Helman, RG1
Edwards, WC1

Reviews

1 review available for cantharidin and Cholera Infantum

ArticleYear
Poisoning from "Spanish fly" (cantharidin).
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 1996, Volume: 14, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Cantharidin; Female; Fluid Therapy; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Heart Conduction S

1996

Other Studies

2 other studies available for cantharidin and Cholera Infantum

ArticleYear
[Acute renal failure following ingestion of Spanish fly. Cantharidine poisoning].
    Ugeskrift for laeger, 1984, May-07, Volume: 146, Issue:19

    Topics: Acute Kidney Injury; Adult; Aphrodisiacs; Cantharidin; Female; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Humans; Ma

1984
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