CANTHARIDINE
\kˈanθɑːɹˌɪdiːn], \kˈanθɑːɹˌɪdiːn], \k_ˈa_n_θ_ɑː_ɹ_ˌɪ_d_iː_n]\
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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.
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