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n. - Either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin.

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  • The researchers focused on an enzyme known as cyclooxygenase-2 COX-2, which is involved in a variety of physiologic functions, from regulating blood pressure to...
  • The researchers focused on an enzyme known as cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), which is involved in a variety of physiologic functions, from regulating blood pressure to...
  • Looking at the main mediators of inflammation, namely cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase
  • Well, the drug of which Vioxx is a class -- these are the so-called coxibs -- or specific cyclooxygenase inhibitors -- were developed to be safer than the existing...
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