Prostaglandin G/H Synthase 1

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

**Definition:** Prostaglandin G/H synthase 1 (599 aa, ~69 kDa) is encoded by the human PTGS1 gene. This protein plays a role in vasoconstriction, blood pressure homeostasis and prostaglandin metabolism.

**Synonyms:** - COX - COX-1 - COX1 - COX3 - Cyclo-Oxygenase-1 - Cyclooxygenase - Cyclooxygenase 3 - Cyclooxygenase-1 - EC 1.14.99.1 - Fatty Acid Cyclooxygenase - PGH Synthase - PGH Synthase 1 - PGHS-1 - PHS 1 - PHS1 - PTGS - PTGS1 - Prostaglandin G/H Synthase and Cyclooxygenase - Prostaglandin H2 Synthase - Prostaglandin H2 Synthase 1 - Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase - Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase 1