Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2
Also known as PGH synthase 2, PTGS2, Cyclooxygenase-2, PGHS-2, prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 (prostaglandin G/H synthase and cyclooxygenase), PHS II, cyclooxygenase 2b, prostaglandin G/H synthase 2
Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), also known as prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 (HUGO PTGS2), is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the PTGS2 gene. In humans it is one of three cyclooxygenases. It is involved in the conversion of arachidonic acid to prostaglandin H2, an important precursor of prostacyclin, which is expressed in inflammation.
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Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), also known as prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 (HUGO PTGS2), is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the PTGS2 gene. In humans it is one of three cyclooxygenases. It is involved in the conversion of arachidonic acid to prostaglandin H2, an important precursor of prostacyclin, which is expressed in inflammation.
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