Term Name: cantharidic acid
Synonyms: (1R,2S,3R,4S)-2,3-dimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dicarboxylic acid
Definition: A monoterpenoid with an epoxy-bridged bicyclic dicarboxylic acid structure, which acts as an inhibitor of protein phosphatases 1 and 2A.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:78695]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: bridged compound dicarboxylic acid monoterpenoid oxabicycloalkane
has_functional_parent: cantharidin
has_role: apoptosis inducer EC 3.1.3.16 (phosphoprotein phosphatase) inhibitor hepatotoxic agent