An enzyme that speeds up the formation of substances that cause inflammation and pain. It may also cause tumor cells to grow. Some tumors have high levels of prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 and blocking its activity may reduce tumor growth. Also called COX-2 and cyclooxygenase-2.
( PROS-tuh-GLAN-din-EN-doh-peh-ROK-side SIN-thays 2 )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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