Cyclooxygenase-2 expression in primary and recurrent pterygium

Cyclooxygenase-2 expression in primary and recurrent pterygium

<b>Background:</b> Pterygia are common, benign, fibrovascular, and infiltrative processes of the corneo-conjunctival junction of unknown pathogenesis. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) mediates the rate-limiting step in arachidonic acid metabolism. Extensive evidence indicates that the COX-2 pro...

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Main Authors: Karahan Nermin, Baspinar Sirin, Ciris Metin, Baydar Cetin, Kapucuoglu Nilgun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2008-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Cyclooxygenase-2
immunohistochemistry
primary pterygium
recurrent pterygium
Online Access:http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2008;volume=56;issue=4;spage=279;epage=283;aulast=Karahan

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