Selective COX-2 Inhibitors: Road from Success to Controversy and the Quest for Repurposing
The introduction of selective COX-2 inhibitors (so-called ‘coxibs’) has demonstrated tremendous commercial success due to their claimed lower potential of serious gastrointestinal adverse effects than traditional NSAIDs. However, following the repeated questioning on safety concerns, the coxibs ‘con...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-07-01
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| Series: | Pharmaceuticals |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/15/7/827 |