Prostaglandin E Synthase

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Prostaglandin E synthase (152 aa, ~17 kDa) is encoded by the human PTGES gene. This protein may play a role in TP53 induced apoptosis.

**Synonyms:** - EC 5.3.99.3 - Glutathione Peroxidase PTGES - Glutathione S-Transferase 1-Like 1 - Glutathione Transferase PTGES - MGST1-Like 1 - Microsomal Glutathione S-Transferase 1-Like 1 - Microsomal Prostaglandin E Synthase 1 - Microsomal Prostaglandin E Synthase-1 - P53-Induced Apoptosis Protein 12 - P53-Induced Gene 12 Protein - PTGES - Tumor Protein P53 Inducible Protein 12