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Abstract
The cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme system is composed of two isoenzymes, COX-1 and COX-2. Recent sources of experimental and epidemiological evidence suggest a significant role for the COX enzymes, particularly COX-2, in the pathogenesis of breast cancer. This has important implications for treatment of the disease. This article reviews the evidence for a relationship between the COX enzyme system and mammary carcinogenesis, and discusses the likely therapeutic roles and potential pitfalls of COX inhibition.Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 12431470 DOI: 10.1053/ejso.2002.1329
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Surg Oncol ISSN: 0748-7983 Impact factor: 4.424