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cantharidin and Sexually Transmitted Disease, Viral

cantharidin has been researched along with Sexually Transmitted Disease, Viral in 2 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
"Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection of the skin that is widely considered to be a self-resolving disease that can be treated with benign neglect."2.50Treatment of molluscum contagiosum in adult, pediatric, and immunodeficient populations. ( Franz, E; Hsu, S; Nguyen, HP; Stiegel, KR; Tyring, SK, 2014)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Nguyen, HP1
Franz, E1
Stiegel, KR1
Hsu, S1
Tyring, SK1
Rich, JD1
Dickinson, BP1
Flaxman, AB1
Mylonakis, E1

Reviews

1 review available for cantharidin and Sexually Transmitted Disease, Viral

ArticleYear
Treatment of molluscum contagiosum in adult, pediatric, and immunodeficient populations.
    Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery, 2014, Volume: 18, Issue:5

    Topics: Adjuvants, Immunologic; Adult; Aminoquinolines; Antiviral Agents; Cantharidin; Child; Child, Prescho

2014

Other Studies

1 other study available for cantharidin and Sexually Transmitted Disease, Viral

ArticleYear
Local spread of molluscum contagiosum by electrolysis.
    Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, 1999, Volume: 28, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Cantharidin; Equipment Contamination; Hair Removal; Humans; Irritants; Male; Molluscum Contag

1999