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World J Gastroenterol. May 28, 2017; 23(20): 3572-3580
Published online May 28, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i20.3572
Published online May 28, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i20.3572
Figure 1 Main regulation and effects of cyclooxygenase-2 in liver.
COX-2 and PGE2 exert protection against many liver injuries and promote proliferation of hepatocytes and inhibition of apoptosis and necrosis of hepatic cells. The contribution to inflammation remains controversial depending on the moment of COX-2 expression.
- Citation: Martín-Sanz P, Casado M, Boscá L. Cyclooxygenase 2 in liver dysfunction and carcinogenesis: Facts and perspectives. World J Gastroenterol 2017; 23(20): 3572-3580
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v23/i20/3572.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v23.i20.3572