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Cox-2
COX-2 C5741130 (kŏks′to͞o′)n. One of two isoenzymes that catalyze the conversion of arachidonic acid into prostaglandins. It is specifically induced at sites of inflammation and can be selectively inhibited by certain NSAIDs in order to reduce pain.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | Cox-2 - an enzyme that makes prostaglandins that cause inflammation and pain and fever; "the beneficial effects of NSAIDs result from their ability to block Cox-2"cyclooxygenase-2Cox, cyclooxygenase - either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin |
EncyclopediaSeecyclooxygenaseCOX-2
COX-2 (kŏks′to͞o′)n. One of two isoenzymes that catalyze the conversion of arachidonic acid into prostaglandins. It is specifically induced at sites of inflammation and can be selectively inhibited by certain NSAIDs in order to reduce pain.COX-2 Cyclooxygenase-2 An enzyme primarily of immune-mediating cells–eg, macrophages, PMNs, and synoviocytes, which converts arachidonic acid into PGs 2º to inflammation. See COX-2 inhibitor. COX-2
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Cox-2
Related to Cox-2: Cox-1Synonyms for Cox-2noun an enzyme that makes prostaglandins that cause inflammation and pain and feverSynonymsRelated Words |