Gene Symbol | Ptgs2 |
Entrez Gene ID | 29527 |
Full Name | prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 |
Synonyms | COX-2,Cox2 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Rattus norvegicus(Norway rat) |
Genome | |
Summary | catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid products to prostaglandin; may play a role in response to endotoxic shock; may a role in long term potentiation [RGD, Feb 2006]. |