Cellular mechanisms of acetaminophen: role of cyclo‐oxygenase
- 21 January 2005
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in The FASEB Journal
- Vol. 19 (6) , 1-15
- https://doi.org/10.1096/fj.04-2437fje
Abstract
SPECIFIC AIMSAcetaminophen is commonly used for safe and effective treatment of pain and fever. It works by preferentially lowering cyclo-oxygenase products in the central nervous system, where oxi...Keywords
Funding Information
- William Harvey Research Foundation
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