COX-2

Concept

An enzyme that is a bottleneck in the inflammatory response; NSAIDs and aspirin inhibit it, which can then reduce hypertrophy signaling, especially in healthy young subjects.

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Videos Mentioning COX-2

Season Finale: Tons of New Meta-Analyses and Q&A Catch-Up (Episode 46)

Season Finale: Tons of New Meta-Analyses and Q&A Catch-Up (Episode 46)

Stronger By Science

An enzyme that is a bottleneck in the inflammatory response; NSAIDs and aspirin inhibit it, which can then reduce hypertrophy signaling, especially in healthy young subjects.

Advil, Aspirin, and Tylenol -- What's the difference?

Advil, Aspirin, and Tylenol -- What's the difference?

Sabine Hossenfelder

One of the two varieties of COX enzymes that NSAIDs block. Blocking COX-2 is thought to be primarily responsible for pain relief.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick Returns | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Dr. Rhonda Patrick Returns | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

An enzyme involved in inflammation and pain, inhibited by NSAIDs, leading to reduced prostacyclin and nitric oxide production, and potential mitochondrial dysfunction.