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A man with chronic hyperacid gastritis developed pain in the joints. Taking into account his concomitant pathology, he was prescribed, celecoxib for pain relief. Selective action of this drug towards a certain enzyme ensures that it does not affect gastric mucosa. Name this enzyme:

Answer options

  1. Phospholipase A2
  2. Kallikrein
  3. Cyclooxygenase 2
  4. Cyclooxygenase 1
  5. Phospholipase C
Correct answer

Cyclooxygenase 2

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