COX-2
Synonyms: cyclo-oxygenase-2, COX2
Definition: Abb. cyclo-oxygenase-2. An enzyme that is now associated with cancer therapy. Aspirin and some other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Celebrex have been found to be COX-2 inhibitors and possible treatment for some forms of cancer.
See article at Phoenix5, ''Does Aspirin Prevent Cancer?''.
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