rostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2, also known as cyclooxygenase- or COX-2, is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the PTGS2 gene. a) Explain how this enzyme facilitates prostaglandin biosynthesis by highlighting two key functions. b) Describe one role for the COX-1 enzyme. c) Name one condition that the selective COX-2 inhibitors Vioxx (Rofecoxib)

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Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2, also known as cyclooxygenase-
2 or COX-2, is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the PTGS2 gene.
(a) Explain how this enzyme facilitates prostaglandin biosynthesis by
highlighting two key functions.
(b) Describe one role for the COX-1 enzyme.
(c) Name one condition that the selective COX-2 inhibitors Vioxx (Rofecoxib)
and Celebrex (Celecoxib) were used to treat.
(d) Name and draw the chemical structures of 4 other small molecule OCOX-2
inhibitors and identify 3 similarities/common features with respect to
Rofecoxib and Celecoxib.
(e) Name a therapeutic reason for targeting COX-3.
Describe the function and therapeutic utility of non-steroidal anti-
(f)
inflammatory drugs.
Transcribed Image Text:10. Answer ALL parts of this question. Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2, also known as cyclooxygenase- 2 or COX-2, is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the PTGS2 gene. (a) Explain how this enzyme facilitates prostaglandin biosynthesis by highlighting two key functions. (b) Describe one role for the COX-1 enzyme. (c) Name one condition that the selective COX-2 inhibitors Vioxx (Rofecoxib) and Celebrex (Celecoxib) were used to treat. (d) Name and draw the chemical structures of 4 other small molecule OCOX-2 inhibitors and identify 3 similarities/common features with respect to Rofecoxib and Celecoxib. (e) Name a therapeutic reason for targeting COX-3. Describe the function and therapeutic utility of non-steroidal anti- (f) inflammatory drugs.
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