Last update 09 Mar 2026

Cantharidin

Overview

Basic Info

Drug Type
Small molecule drug
Synonyms
1,2-Dimethyl-3,6-epoxyperhydrophthalic anhydride, Cantharidin (USAN), Cantharidine
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Target
Action
inhibitors
Mechanism
PP2A inhibitors(Protein phosphatase 2A inhibitors)
Inactive Indication-
Originator Organization-
Inactive Organization-
Drug Highest PhaseApproved
First Approval Date
China (10 Jul 2015),
RegulationOrphan Drug (United States)
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Structure/Sequence

Molecular FormulaC10H12O4
InChIKeyDHZBEENLJMYSHQ-XCVPVQRUSA-N
CAS Registry56-25-7

External Link

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D11745Cantharidin

R&D Status

Approved
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IndicationCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Molluscum Contagiosum
United States
21 Jul 2023
Condylomata Acuminata
China
10 Jul 2015
Developing
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IndicationHighest PhaseCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Plantar wartPhase 3
United States
17 Dec 2025
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Clinical Result

Indication
Phase
Evaluation
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Study
Phase
PopulationAnalyzed EnrollmentGroupResultsEvaluationPublication Date
Phase 3
303
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Positive
07 Mar 2025
Placebo
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Phase 3
-
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Positive
15 Dec 2023
Placebo
Phase 3
528
(Trial 1)
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Positive
21 Jul 2023
Vehicle
(Trial 1)
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Phase 3
262
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14 Dec 2021
Placebo -Topical Film Forming Solution without VP-102
(Placebo)
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Phase 3
266
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-
14 Dec 2021
Placebo -Topical Film Forming Solution without VP-102
(Placebo)
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Phase 2
-
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Positive
01 Nov 2021
Placebo
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Phase 2
56
(Cohort 1)
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Positive
01 Oct 2021
(Cohort 2)
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Phase 2
105
(Part B Pooled With Part A: VP-102 6-hour)
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-
22 Sep 2021
Placebo
(Part B Pooled With Part A: Placebo 6-hour)
Phase 2
56
(Cohort 1)
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-
01 Sep 2021
(VP-102 - Cohort 2)
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Phase 2
33
(Exposure Group)
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09 Aug 2021
(Standard Group)
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