Cyclooxygenase

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Cyclooxygenase Definition

An enzyme that converts arachidonic acid into biologically active prostanoids, such as prostaglandins, prostacyclins, and thromboxanes.

Cyclooxygenase Synonyms

Cyclooxygenase, COX, Prostaglandin Synthase, Prostaglandin Synthetase

Terms in Cyclooxygenase category

Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase-1
Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase-2

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