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cantharidin and Eye Disorders

cantharidin has been researched along with Eye Disorders 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

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Brinchmann-Hansen, O1

Other Studies

1 other study available for cantharidin and Eye Disorders

ArticleYear
[Spanish fly. Case reports with discussion of its noxious effects on the skin and eye].
    Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke, 1978, Aug-30, Volume: 98, Issue:24

    Topics: Adult; Cantharidin; Eye Diseases; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Norway; Skin Diseases

1978