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enzyme involved in inflammation and pain production

Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the inflammatory process by converting arachidonic acid into prostaglandins, which are compounds that mediate inflammation and pain. Unlike its counterpart COX-1, which is expressed constantly in most tissues, COX-2 is typically induced during inflammation and is a target for anti-inflammatory drugs like NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).

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research Associations Between Variants in the Cyclooxygenase 2 Enzyme Gene (PTGS2) and Development of Benign Prostate Enlargement

November 2012 in “The Journal of Urology”

Certain gene variants may raise the risk of prostate enlargement, but taking NSAIDs could reduce this risk.

Overexpression of Cyclooxygenase-2 in the Skin of Adult Transgenic Mice Leads to Sebaceous Gland Hyperplasia and Thinning of Hair Shafts

research Overexpression of Cyclooxygenase-2 in the Skin of Adult Transgenic Mice Leads to Sebaceous Gland Hyperplasia and Thinning of Hair Shafts

April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Increasing COX-2 in mouse skin causes bigger sebaceous glands and thinner hair, but stopping COX-2 can reverse hair thinning.

Down-Regulation of Genes Related to Photoaging and Inflammation in UVB-Irradiated Mice Premature Skin Photoaging by Linoleic Acid-Rich Tempeh Oil

research Down-Regulation of Genes Related to Photoaging and Inflammation in UVB-Irradiated Mice Premature Skin Photoaging by Linoleic Acid-Rich Tempeh Oil

1 citations, June 2019 in “Food Research”

Tempeh oil rich in linoleic acid may protect against skin aging caused by UV light.

research Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Essential Oils of Curcuma Species

205 citations, September 2018 in “Nutrients”

Essential oils from Curcuma species, like turmeric, have compounds that can fight inflammation, cancer, and bacteria, and can also stimulate hair regrowth in bald males.

research 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Improves Chicken Sperm Motility

April 2021 in “Animal Bioscience”

5-Aminolevulinic acid can help chicken sperm move better at the right amount.

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