Molecular Mechanism for Various Pharmacological Activities of NSAIDS

The anti-inflammatory action of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is mediated through their inhibitory effects on cyclooxygenase (COX) activity. On the other hand, NSAID use is often associated with gastrointestinal complications. The inhibition of COX by NSAIDs is not the sole explanat...

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Main Author: Tohru Mizushima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-05-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/3/5/1614/