cyclooxygenase 2(English)

• a key enzyme mediating prostaglandin synthesis, is involved in tumor invasiveness and angiogenesis. Its expression in pituitary tumors was demonstrated recently. Increased COX-2 expression was particularly evident in pituitary carcinomas compared with adenomas and normal pituitary, thus suggesting a significant role in tumor progression; aka also known as prostaglandin endoperoxide synthase 2
• AD, ASC, Aβ, CNS, CREB
• Enzymes, Pituitary (gland), Oncology, Alzheimer's disease
• https://doi.org…2974-019-1608-z