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Prostaglandin E Synthase (PGES)
- Target
- PGES
- Molecular classification
- Enzyme, MAPEG (membrane-associated proteins involved in eicosanoid and glutathione metabolism), Isomerase
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Overview
Prostaglandin E synthase (PGES) is an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of prostaglandin H2 (PGH2) to prostaglandin E2 (PGE2). PGE2 is a key eicosanoid involved in inflammation, pain, fever, and various physiological and pathological processes. There are three main isozymes: mPGES-1 (inducible, inflammatory), mPGES-2 (constitutive), and cPGES (constitutive).
- Other names
- PGES-1PGES-2cPGESmPGES-1mPGES-2Microsomal Prostaglandin E Synthase-1Microsomal Prostaglandin E Synthase-2Cytosolic Prostaglandin E Synthase
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Mechanism of action
Inhibition of PGE2 synthesis by blocking the conversion of PGH2 to PGE2
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Biological functions
Prostaglandin biosynthesisInflammationPain modulationFever inductionCell proliferationTumor growthImmune responseGastrointestinal protectionRenal function regulation
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Disease associations
InflammationPainCancerInflammatory diseasesOther
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Safety considerations
Potential for off-target effects on other prostanoid pathwaysRisk of disrupting homeostatic PGE2 functions
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