| Literature DB >> 16259714 |
Paul R Colville-Nash1, Derek W Gilroy, Dean Willis, Mark J Paul-Clark, Adrian R Moore, Derek A Willoughby.
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Cyclooxygenase-2 may play a role in resolution of carrageenan-induced pleurisy in rats by generating anti-inflammatory prostanoids. Here, we show exudate prostaglandin F2alpha concentrations rise during resolution of this model. These were reduced by the selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor NS-398, which exacerbated inflammation. Concomitant treatment with NS-398 and the synthetic FP receptor agonist fluprostenol reversed this exacerbation. This suggests prostaglandin F2alpha produced by cyclooxygenase-2 contributes to resolution of this inflammatory reaction.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16259714 DOI: 10.1163/156856005774382616
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Inflammopharmacology ISSN: 0925-4692 Impact factor: 4.473