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Microsomal Prostaglandin E Synthase Family
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A family of membrane bound enzymes that catalyze the biosynthesis of prostaglandin E2 from prostaglandin H2. [ ]
Term info
Label
Microsomal Prostaglandin E Synthase Family
Synonyms
- Membrane-Associated PGE Synthase
- Microsomal PGES Family
- Microsomal Prostaglandin E Synthase Family
- mPGES
Subsets
NCIT_C116977, NCIT_C142800, NCIT_C142799
Contributing Source
CTRP
DesignNote
The mPGES family includes proteins encoded by the human PTGES and PTGES2 genes.
Display Name
Microsomal Prostaglandin E Synthase Family
NCI META CUI
CL512646
Preferred Name
Microsomal Prostaglandin E Synthase Family
Semantic Type
Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein, Enzyme
code
C129435