Definisjon av cyclooxygenase

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Noun

cyclooxygenase - either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin
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enzyme any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
cox-1, cyclooxygenase-1 an enzyme that regulates prostaglandins that are important for the health of the stomach lining and kidneys; "an unfortunate side effect of NSAIDs is that they block Cox-1"
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Substantiv

cyclooxygenase - Any of several enzymes that catalyze the conversion of arachidonic acid into prostaglandins; their inhibition is the mode of action of aspirin and ibuprofen.

Substantiv

  • Entall: cyclooxygenase
  • Flertall: cyclooxygenases

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