Scientific Background: Cantharidin is an inhibitor of protein phosphatase 1 (PP1) and 2A (PP2A). It is a naturally occurring toxin found in Mylabris phalerata.
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Field of Use: Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.