Definitions
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- noun an enzyme that regulates prostaglandins that are important for the health of the stomach lining and kidneys
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Examples
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The study found that anthocyanins were potent antioxidants that could prevent oxidative damage and also inhibited enzymes called cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 Cox 1 and 2, which is similar in the way anti- inflammatory drugs seek to reduce pain.
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It found that ginger, like the NSAID's, inhibits the enzymes cyclooxygenase-1 and cyclooxygenase-2.
Ginger's Health Benefits: Fighting Pain, Inflammation, Arthritis 2011
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Map of subnetwork centered around the gene cyclooxygenase-1 (COX1 or PTGS1) involved in synthesis of prostaglandins, which control smooth muscle activity in the body along with many other physiological functions.
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Resveratrol appears to decrease tumor promotion activity by inhibiting cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1), an enzyme that converts arachidonic acid to pro-inflammatory substances that stimulate tumor-cell growth.
Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34; 2010
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Scientists map all mammalian gene interactions map of subnetwork centered around the gene cyclooxygenase-1 (COX1 or PTGS1) involved in synthesis of prostaglandins, which control smooth muscle activity in the body along with many other physiological functions.
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However, it appears to boost production of cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1), a protein that boosts kidney function, the researchers say.
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However, it appears to boost production of cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1), a protein that boosts kidney function, the researchers say.
Sawf News - Fashions 2009
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An increased vascular oxidative stress was present in CS, as demonstrated by increased levels of superoxide anions, cyclooxygenase-1 and endothelial nitric oxide synthase in the microvessels.
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism Current Issue Rizzoni, D., Porteri, E., De Ciuceis, C., Rodella, 2009
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