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Categories: Genes on human chromosome 1, EC 1.14.99, Prostaglandins, Genes on human chromosome 9, Integral membrane proteins
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cyclooxygenase  Cox  prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase  (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-icosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoate,hydrogen-donor:oxygen oxidoreductase  (PG)H synthase
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Either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin WordNet 3.0
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Either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Cyclooxygenase, officially known as prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase, is an enzyme that is responsible for biosynthesis of prostanoids, including thromboxane and prostaglandins such as prostacyclin, from arachidonic acid. Wikipedia
Class of enzymes Wikidata
Any of several enzymes that catalyze a cyclooxygenation reaction, but especially the conversion of arachidonic acid into prostaglandins; their inhibition is the mode of action of aspirin and ibuprofen. Wiktionary