Prostaglandin G/H Synthase 2

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

**Definition:** Prostaglandin G/H synthase 2 (604 aa, ~69 kDa) is encoded by the human PTGS2 gene. This protein plays a role in prostaglandin metabolism.

**Synonyms:** - COX-2 - COX-2 - COX2 - Cyclo-Oxygenase-2 - Cyclooxygenase - Cyclooxygenase 2 - Cyclooxygenase-2 - EC 1.14.99.1 - Glucocorticoid-Regulated Inflammatory Prostaglandin G/H Synthase - PGH Synthase 2 - PGHS-2 - PGHS2 - PHS II - PTGS - PTGS2 - Prostaglandin G/H Synthase and Cyclooxygenase - Prostaglandin H2 Synthase 2 - Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase - Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase 2 - cyclooxygenase-2 - prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2