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etoricoxib
A synthetic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with antipyretic, analgesic ,and potential antineoplastic properties. Etoricoxib specifically binds to and inhibits the enzyme cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), resulting in inhibition of the conversion of arachidonic acid into prostaglandins. Inhibition of COX-2 may induce apoptosis and inhibit tumor cell proliferation and angiogenesis. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)
| US brand name: | | Arcoxia | | | | Code names: | | L-791456
MK-0663 | | | | Chemical structure name: | | 5-Chloro-2-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)-3-(4-methylsulfonylphenyl) Pyridine | | |
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