ISSN:
1420-908X
Keywords:
Key words: COX-2 inhibition — Cardiovascular disease — Anti-inflammatory — Therapeutic effects
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract. Cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 is the predominant COX isoform present at sites of inflammation, and produces prostaglandins (PG) that cause swelling and pain. However, in situations where the release of protective PGs by COX-1 has been lost, the induction of COX-2 may compensate and reduce inflammatory responses. This is particularly likely in large blood vessels, where, under physiological conditions, the release of prostacyclin by COX-1, present in the endothelium, is an important component of cardiovascular homeostasis. We, and others, have recently shown that COX-2 can be induced by proinflammatory cytokines in human blood vessels, and also in human airway cells. Moreover, recent data from our group have suggested that in these structures, COX-2 is anti-inflammatory at the level of cellular proliferation, adhesion receptor expression, and cytokine release.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s000110050287
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