NOUN
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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
How To Use Cox-1 In A Sentence
- They work by blocking the pro-inflammatory mediator thromboxane TXA-2 and not by blocking COX-1, which can result in gastric bleeding. Forever Young
- Biochemical tests showed that, just like ibuprofen, aspirin, and other nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), the compound potently inhibited two enzymes in the inflammation pathway, called COX-1 and COX-2. (from the summary in Science) The question remains whether low doses of ibuprofin (or similar compounds) actually benefit health. Olive oil is good for you
- NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes
- an unfortunate side effect of NSAIDs is that they block Cox-1
