Mesh term Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
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Enzyme Inhibitors
Description
Compounds or agents that combine with cyclooxygenase (PROSTAGLANDIN-ENDOPEROXIDE SYNTHASES) and thereby prevent its substrate-enzyme combination with arachidonic acid and the formation of eicosanoids, prostaglandins, and thromboxanes.Browse to child terms:
Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors
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