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~~Cyclooxygenases~~ are enzymes that catalyze the transformation of arachidonic acid into prostaglandins, prostacyclins, and thromboxanes.<ref name="Orlando">PMID:27710942</ref> Another name for cyclooxygenases is prostaglandin H2 synthase. There are two names because there are two catalytic activities: cyclooxygenase and peroxidase. The abbreviation for cyclooxygenase and prostaglandin H2 synthase is COX and PGHS respectively and can be used interchangeably. There are two types of cyclooxygenases: COX-1 and COX-2. COX-1 is responsible for platelet aggregation and gastric acidity.<ref name="Orlando" /> COX-2 is involved in pathways that lead to inflammation (swelling), pain, and fever.<ref name="Orlando" />

{{:Cyclooxygenase}} are enzymes that catalyze the transformation of arachidonic acid into prostaglandins, prostacyclins, and thromboxanes.<ref name="Orlando">PMID:27710942</ref> Another name for cyclooxygenases is prostaglandin H2 synthase. There are two names because there are two catalytic activities: cyclooxygenase and peroxidase. The abbreviation for cyclooxygenase and prostaglandin H2 synthase is COX and PGHS respectively and can be used interchangeably. There are two types of cyclooxygenases: COX-1 and COX-2. COX-1 is responsible for platelet aggregation and gastric acidity.<ref name="Orlando" /> COX-2 is involved in pathways that lead to inflammation (swelling), pain, and fever.<ref name="Orlando" />

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 == Background ==
-Cyclooxygenases are enzymes that catalyze the transformation of arachidonic acid into prostaglandins, prostacyclins, and thromboxanes.<ref name="Orlando">PMID:27710942</ref> Another name for cyclooxygenases is prostaglandin H2 synthase. There are two names because there are two catalytic activities: cyclooxygenase and peroxidase. The abbreviation for cyclooxygenase and prostaglandin H2 synthase is COX and PGHS respectively and can be used interchangeably. There are two types of cyclooxygenases: COX-1 and COX-2. COX-1 is responsible for platelet aggregation and gastric acidity.<ref name="Orlando" /> COX-2 is involved in pathways that lead to inflammation (swelling), pain, and fever.<ref name="Orlando" />
+{{:Cyclooxygenase}} are enzymes that catalyze the transformation of arachidonic acid into prostaglandins, prostacyclins, and thromboxanes.<ref name="Orlando">PMID:27710942</ref> Another name for cyclooxygenases is prostaglandin H2 synthase. There are two names because there are two catalytic activities: cyclooxygenase and peroxidase. The abbreviation for cyclooxygenase and prostaglandin H2 synthase is COX and PGHS respectively and can be used interchangeably. There are two types of cyclooxygenases: COX-1 and COX-2. COX-1 is responsible for platelet aggregation and gastric acidity.<ref name="Orlando" /> COX-2 is involved in pathways that lead to inflammation (swelling), pain, and fever.<ref name="Orlando" />
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