Cantharidin

  • Chemical Properties
CAS No. 56-25-7 Cat. No. BCP09819
Name Cantharidin
Synonyms AI3-04021; AI304021; AI3 04021; BRN-0085302; BRN0085302; BRN 0085302; Cantharidine; Cantharone;
Formula C10H12O4 M. Wt 196.2
  • Biological Activity
Description Cantharidine is a PP1/2A inhibitor found in Canarthis vesicatoria. It inhibits proliferation of colorectal cancer cells, increases MCP-1, IL-6, and IL-β levels, and inhibits differentiation and resorptive activity of osteoclasts. This compound can produce severe skin inflammation, and is extremely toxic if ingested orallyNatural toxin inhibitor of protein phosphatases 1 and 2A (Ki values are 1.1 and 0.19 μM respectively); similar to okadaic acid. Displays > 500-fold selectivity over PP2B.
Pathways Protease/Metabolic Enzyme 
Targets Phosphatase 

Structure

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