Cyclooxygenase 2

**Definition:** An inducibly-expressed subtype of prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase. It plays an important role in many cellular processes and INFLAMMATION. It is the target of COX2 INHIBITORS.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.600.720.750

**Synonyms:** - PGHS-2 - Prostaglandin H Synthase-2 - Cyclooxygenase-2 - COX-2 Prostaglandin Synthase - Cyclo-Oxygenase II - PTGS2