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# PTGS2

ENSG00000073756

Target class

Enzyme

Chromosome

1

Approved drugs

59

Clinical candidates (approved and in development)

73

## Clinical evidence

**Approved drugs**

59

**Clinical candidates (approved and in development)**

73

## Druggability

**Chemical probe available**

Yes

## Names

**Other names**

- COX2

**Target name**

PTGS2

**Gene name**

Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2

**Gene symbol**

PTGS2

**Protein name**

Prostaglandin G/H synthase 2 (EC 1.14.99.1) (Cyclooxygenase-2) (COX-2) (PHS II) (Prostaglandin H2 synthase 2) (PGH synthase 2) (PGHS-2) (Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2)

## Classification

**Gene biotype**

Protein coding

**Gene family**

Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase family

**Target class**

Enzyme

**Target type**

Human gene

## Expression and localisation

**Tissues expressed in**

43

**Protein localisation evidence grade**

Supported

**Highest tissue expression**

21.88

**Tissue specificity (Gini)**

0.561

**Tissue specificity (tau)**

0.856

## Pathways and interactions

**KEGG gene identifiers**

- hsa:5743

**Protein interaction confidence**

0.828317

**Protein interaction partners**

104

### Reactome pathways (8)

- R-HSA-2142770
- R-HSA-2162123
- R-HSA-6783783
- R-HSA-6785807
- R-HSA-9018677
- R-HSA-9018679
- R-HSA-9025094
- R-HSA-9027604

## Genomic location

**End position**

186680922

**Start position**

186671791

**Chromosome**

1

**Strand**

Reverse

## Identifiers

**Ensembl gene ID**

ENSG00000073756

**HGNC ID**

HGNC:9605

Source: [www.genenames.org](https://www.genenames.org/data/gene-symbol-report/#!/hgnc%5Fid/HGNC:9605)

**NCBI Gene ID**

5743

**UniProt ID**

P35354

## Cellular location

- Microsome membrane
- Peripheral membrane protein. Endoplasmic reticulum membrane
- Peripheral membrane protein. Nucleus inner membrane
- Peripheral membrane protein. Nucleus outer membrane
- Peripheral membrane protein. Note=Detected on the lumenal side of the endoplasmic reticulum and nuclear envelope. .
- Cytosol
- Vesicles

### Publication evidence

- PubMed 9545330  
Source: [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9545330/)

## Tissue expression

**Tissue specificity (tau)**

0.855731

**Expression inequality (Gini)**

0.560943

### Highest expression

Expression in transcripts per million

**Lung**

21.88

**Colon - Sigmoid**

15.47

**Prostate**

14.49

**Kidney - Medulla**

13.15

**Bladder**

11.92

### All tissues (54)

Expression in transcripts per million

- Lung21.88
- Colon - Sigmoid15.47
- Prostate14.49
- Kidney - Medulla13.15
- Bladder11.92
- Adipose - Visceral (Omentum)7.99
- Artery - Coronary7.23
- Artery - Tibial6.94
- Artery - Aorta6.91
- Colon - Transverse5.42
- Heart - Atrial Appendage4.97
- Esophagus - Gastroesophageal Junction4.86
- Whole Blood4.39
- Pituitary4.35
- Fallopian Tube4.18
- Esophagus - Muscularis3.63
- Brain - Spinal cord (cervical c-1)2.94
- Vagina2.68
- Kidney - Cortex2.67
- Cells - Cultured fibroblasts2.47
- Cervix - Endocervix2.43
- Stomach2.42
- Brain - Frontal Cortex (BA9)2.11
- Thyroid2.06
- Adipose - Subcutaneous1.85

And 29 more, listed on the interactive page.

## Biological functions

### Biological processes (5)

- GO:0001516  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0001516)
- GO:0019371  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0019371)
- GO:0019372  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0019372)
- GO:0042759  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0042759)
- GO:0071456  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0071456)

### Cellular components (7)

- GO:0005637  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005637)
- GO:0005640  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005640)
- GO:0005737  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005737)
- GO:0005783  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005783)
- GO:0005788  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005788)
- GO:0005789  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005789)
- GO:0043005  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0043005)

### Molecular functions (4)

- GO:0004666  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0004666)
- GO:0005515  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005515)
- GO:0016701  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0016701)
- GO:0019899  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0019899)

## On-target safety

- Decrease, Population growth rate  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation  
### Studies

  - cell-based  
Evidence source  
Source: [aopwiki.org](https://aopwiki.org/aops/100)
- Reduced, Reproductive Success  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation  
### Studies

  - cell-based  
Evidence source  
Source: [aopwiki.org](https://aopwiki.org/aops/63)
- decreased mitosis  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: acute  
### Studies

  - preclinical: decreased mitosis  
### Biological samples (3)

  - renal
  - immune
  - cardiovascular  
PubMed 28216264  
Source: [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28216264/)
- decreased pain  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: acute  
### Studies

  - preclinical: decreased pain  
### Biological samples (3)

  - renal
  - immune
  - cardiovascular  
PubMed 28216264  
Source: [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28216264/)
- Reduced, Reproductive Success  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation  
### Studies

  - cell-based  
Evidence source  
Source: [aopwiki.org](https://aopwiki.org/aops/103)
- inhibits some mitogenic actions  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: general  
### Studies

  - clinical: inhibits some mitogenic actions  
### Biological samples

  - cardiovascular system  
Evidence source  
Source: [doi.org](https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118098141.ch2)
- clotting  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: general  
### Studies

  - clinical: clotting  
### Biological samples

  - cardiovascular system  
Evidence source  
Source: [doi.org](https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118098141.ch2)
- antiinflammatory  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: general  
### Studies

  - clinical: antiinflammatory  
### Biological samples

  - cardiovascular system  
Evidence source  
Source: [doi.org](https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118098141.ch2)
- decreased urinary sodium excretion  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: acute  
### Studies

  - preclinical: decreased urinary sodium excretion  
### Biological samples (3)

  - renal
  - immune
  - cardiovascular  
PubMed 28216264  
Source: [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28216264/)
- Reduced, Reproductive Success  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation  
### Studies

  - cell-based  
Evidence source  
Source: [aopwiki.org](https://aopwiki.org/aops/101)
- increased risk of wound infections  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: general  
### Studies

  - clinical: increased risk of wound infections  
### Biological samples

  - cardiovascular system  
Evidence source  
Source: [doi.org](https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118098141.ch2)
- cerebrovascular events  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: general  
### Studies

  - clinical: cerebrovascular events  
### Biological samples

  - cardiovascular system  
Evidence source  
Source: [doi.org](https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118098141.ch2)
- Decrease, Population growth rate  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation  
### Studies

  - cell-based  
Evidence source  
Source: [aopwiki.org](https://aopwiki.org/aops/101)
- Decrease, Population growth rate  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation  
### Studies

  - cell-based  
Evidence source  
Source: [aopwiki.org](https://aopwiki.org/aops/102)
- heart attack  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: acute  
### Studies

  - preclinical: heart attack  
### Biological samples (3)

  - renal
  - immune
  - cardiovascular  
PubMed 28216264  
Source: [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28216264/)
- myocardial infarction  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: general  
### Studies

  - clinical: myocardial infarction  
### Biological samples

  - cardiovascular system  
Evidence source  
Source: [doi.org](https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118098141.ch2)
- N/A, Reproductive failure  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation  
### Studies

  - cell-based  
Evidence source  
Source: [aopwiki.org](https://aopwiki.org/aops/28)
- ischemic stroke  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: acute  
### Studies

  - preclinical: ischemic stroke  
### Biological samples (3)

  - renal
  - immune
  - cardiovascular  
PubMed 28216264  
Source: [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28216264/)
- heart failure  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: general  
### Studies

  - clinical: heart failure  
### Biological samples

  - cardiovascular system  
Evidence source  
Source: [doi.org](https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118098141.ch2)
- Reduced, Reproductive Success  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation  
### Studies

  - cell-based  
Evidence source  
Source: [aopwiki.org](https://aopwiki.org/aops/100)
- increased blood pressure  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: chronic  
### Studies

  - preclinical: increased blood pressure  
### Biological samples (3)

  - renal
  - immune
  - cardiovascular  
PubMed 28216264  
Source: [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28216264/)
- decreased urinary potassium excretion  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: acute  
### Studies

  - preclinical: decreased urinary potassium excretion  
### Biological samples (3)

  - renal
  - immune
  - cardiovascular  
PubMed 28216264  
Source: [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28216264/)
- decreased inflammation  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: acute  
### Studies

  - preclinical: decreased inflammation  
### Biological samples (3)

  - renal
  - immune
  - cardiovascular  
PubMed 28216264  
Source: [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28216264/)
- atherothrombosis  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: acute  
### Studies

  - preclinical: atherothrombosis  
### Biological samples (3)

  - renal
  - immune
  - cardiovascular  
PubMed 28216264  
Source: [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28216264/)
- hypotension  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: general  
### Studies

  - clinical: hypotension  
### Biological samples

  - cardiovascular system  
Evidence source  
Source: [doi.org](https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118098141.ch2)

And 6 more, listed on the interactive page.

## Off-target safety

- anti-inflammatory activity  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: general  
### Studies

  - preclinical: anti-inflammatory activity  
### Biological samples (2)

  - cardiovascular system
  - Immune  
PubMed 23197038  
Source: [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23197038/)
- atherothrombosis  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: general  
### Studies

  - preclinical: atherothrombosis  
### Biological samples (2)

  - cardiovascular system
  - Immune  
PubMed 23197038  
Source: [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23197038/)
- myocardial infarction  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: general  
### Studies

  - preclinical: myocardial infarction  
### Biological samples (2)

  - cardiovascular system
  - Immune  
PubMed 23197038  
Source: [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23197038/)
- increased blood pressure  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: general  
### Studies

  - preclinical: increased blood pressure  
### Biological samples (2)

  - cardiovascular system
  - Immune  
PubMed 23197038  
Source: [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23197038/)
- anti-mitogenic effects  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: general  
### Studies

  - preclinical: anti-mitogenic effects  
### Biological samples (2)

  - cardiovascular system
  - Immune  
PubMed 23197038  
Source: [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23197038/)
- ischaemic stroke  
### Effects

  - Inhibition/Decrease/Downregulation: general  
### Studies

  - preclinical: ischaemic stroke  
### Biological samples (2)

  - cardiovascular system
  - Immune  
PubMed 23197038  
Source: [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23197038/)

## Related records

### Trials (7,057)

- "A Prospective Study of the Efficacy of Intracameral Dexamethasone (Dexycu™) Compared to Standard of Care Treatment for Post-Cataract Surgical Pain and Anterior Chamber Inflammation"
- "Management of Low Back Pain in the Emergency Department With Different Analgesic Dosages"
- "Normal Coronary Artery" With Slow Flow Improved by Adenosine Injection, Dipyridamole Treatment and Clinical Follow-up
- "NSAIDs in Acute Achilles Tendinopathy: Effect on Pain Control, Leg Stiffness and Functional Recovery in Athletes"
- "NSAIDs vs. Opiates: Which is More Effective in Managing Pain in Mild to Moderate Acute Pancreatitis?
- "Postoperative Pain Following Laser-Assisted Root Canal Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial"
- "Supracondylar Radial Nerve Block Guided by Ultrasound Versus Hematoma Block for Analgesic Management in Closed Reduction of Distal Radius Fractures"
- "THINK Trial: Treatment of Headache With IntraNasal Ketamine: A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Efficacy of Intranasal Ketamine Versus Standard Therapy in the Management of Primary Headache Syndromes in the Emergency Department"
- (CB-01-02/01) Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial of Budesonide-multi-matrix System (MMX™) 6 mg and 9 mg in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis
- \[SOCRATES -Acute Stroke Or Transient IsChaemic Attack TReated With Aspirin or Ticagrelor and Patient OutcomES\]
- 0822GCC: Phase 2 Study of Efficacy and Safety of Apricoxib/Placebo With Docetaxel or Pemetrexed in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- 1-month DAPT Plus 5-month Ticagrelor Monotherapy Versus 12-month DAPT in Patients With Drug-coated Balloon
- 1.Comparison of the Analgesic Effect of Remifentanil Group and Different Dose Groups of Oliceridine in Postoperative Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery 2.Exploring the Hemodynamic Effects of Analgesic Regimens With Different Doses of Oliceridine After Cardiac Surgery
- 14-day Double Therapy Versus Bismuth Quadruple Therapy in First-line Treatment of Helicobacter Pylori Infection
- 162 mg of Aspirin for Prevention of Preeclampsia
- 3 Anthracyclines, 2 Types of Consolidation With Different ARA-C Doses and Maintenance in Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- 3 Months Versus 12 Months Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After Drug-eluting Stent Implantation in STEMI
- 3-Month Discontinuation of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After Ultimaster Sirolimus-Eluting Stent Implantation
- 30-Day Trial of Oral Valtrex or Valtrex Plus Aspirin on Shedding of HSV DNA in Tears and Saliva of Volunteers
- 4-methylpyrazole and Acetaminophen Metabolism

### Drugs (82)

- Aceclofenac Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor
- Acemetacin Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
- [Acetaminophen](https://trialight.com/data/asset/acetaminophen-04ea33a5-49ee-4a1b-ad16-54627012140e.md) Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
- Aloxiprin Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
- Apazone Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
- Apricoxib Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor
- [Aspirin](https://trialight.com/data/asset/aspirin-03870fc6-137e-47aa-9f14-b7ae6754fb15.md) Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
- Balsalazide Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
- Balsalazide disodium Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
- Benzydamine Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
- Benzydamine hydrochloride Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
- Bismuth subsalicylate Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
- Bromfenac Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
- Bromfenac sodium Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
- Carprofen Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor
- [Celecoxib](https://trialight.com/data/asset/celecoxib-d2adc66b-f8fb-471f-8779-d55e35cdd52c.md) Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor
- Cimicoxib Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor
- Clometacin Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
- Dexibuprofen Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
- Dexketoprofen Cyclooxygenase inhibitor

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