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MT-CO2

Cytochrome c oxidase subunit II, also known as COX2, is a human protein and gene. that belongs to cytochrome c oxidase subunit II protein family.

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How work tells muscles to grow

We take it for granted, but the fact that our muscles grow when we work them makes them rather unique. Now, researchers have identified a key ingredient needed for that bulking up to take place. A factor produced in working ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Jan 03, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Is there any association between COX2 and colon cancer?

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which are known to reduce the risk of colon cancer, act directly on cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2) and reduce its activity. Population studies have found an association of inherited ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created May 22, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Genes found to play a role in breast cancer's spread to the brain

New research led by investigators at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) identifies three genes that specifically mediate the metastasis, or spread, of breast cancer to the brain and illuminates the mechanisms ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created May 06, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0