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cantharidin and Orphan Diseases

cantharidin has been researched along with Orphan Diseases 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.

Orphan Diseases: Rare diseases that have not been well studied.

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
EINBINDER, JM1
WALZER, RA1

Other Studies

1 other study available for cantharidin and Orphan Diseases

ArticleYear
SEPARATION OF EPIDERMIS FROM DERMIS BY USE OF DISODIUM CANTHARADIN.
    The Journal of investigative dermatology, 1963, Volume: 41

    Topics: Cantharidin; Dermatology; Dermis; Epidermis; Humans; Rare Diseases

1963