PTGS2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human PTGS2 wild type allele is located within 1q25.2-q25.3 and is approximately 9 kb in length. This allele, which encodes prostaglandin G/H synthase 2 protein, plays a role in the stimulation of inflammatory responses.

**Synonyms:** - COX-2 - COX2 - GRIPGHS - PGG/HS - PGHS-2 - PHS-2 - Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase 2 (Prostaglandin G/H Synthase and Cyclooxygenase) Gene - Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase 2 wt Allele - hCOX-2