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Cyclooxygenase and prostaglandin synthases roles in plaque stability and instability in humans
- Source :
- Current Opinion in Lipidology; October 2009, Vol. 20 Issue: 5 p402-408, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Cyclooxygenase (COX) is the key enzyme of the arachidonic acid metabolism and it plays a major role in development of both coronary and cerebrovascular disease. In this review, we will analyze the role of COX and prostaglandin synthases in plaque stability.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09579672 and 14736535
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Current Opinion in Lipidology
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs48704723
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/MOL.0b013e32832fa22c