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Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase-2

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Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase-2 Definition

A rate-limiting enzyme in the conversion of arachidonic acid to prostaglandins, COX-2 is expressed in cells involved in inflammatory processes and has been implicated in tumor promotion as well as a negative prognosis. COX-2 is expressed in 50% of pancreatic tumors. Anti-inflammatory glucocorticoids are potent inhibitors of cyclooxygenase. Inhibition or lack of COX-2 reduces tumor growth and blocks angiogenesis. Aspirin and etodolac, both COX-2 inhibitors, inhibit growth of pancreatic cancer cell lines. (from Cancer 2001. 91:333, Medscape, OMIM 600262, and NCI)

Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase-2 Synonyms

Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase 2, COX-2, COX2, Cyclo-Oxygenase-2, Cyclooxygenase, Cyclooxygenase 2, Cyclooxygenase-2, PGH Synthase 2, PGHS-2, PGHS2, PHS II, PTGS, PTGS2, Prostaglandin G/H Synthase 2, Prostaglandin G/H Synthase and Cyclooxygenase, Prostaglandin H2 Synthase 2, Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase

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