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Either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin
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cyclooxygenase
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alt. (context enzyme English) Any of several enzymes that catalyze the conversion of arachidonic acid into prostaglandins; their inhibition is the mode of action of aspirin and ibuprofen. n. (context enzyme English) Any of several enzymes that catalyze ...
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Cyclooxygenase ( COX ), officially known as prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase ( PTGS ), is an enzyme (specifically, a family of isozymes , ) that is responsible for formation of prostanoids , including thromboxane and prostaglandins such as prostacyclin ...
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n. either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin [syn: Cox ]
Usage examples of cyclooxygenase.
The SHEVA protease cleaves three novel cyclooxygenases and lipooxygenases from the LPC, which then synthesize three different and unique prosta-glandins.