Chemistry:Cantharidic acid

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Short description: Chemical compound
Cantharidic acid
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FormulaC10H14O5
Molar mass214.217 g·mol−1

Cantharidic acid is a selective inhibitor of PP2A (protein phosphatase 2) and PP1 (protein phosphatase 1).[1][2]

It is the hydrolysis product of cantharidin.

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