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Distinct expression of cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 in the human thymus.
European journal of immunology - 1 May 2002
Rocca Bianca, Maggiano Nicola, Habib Aida, Petrucci Giovanna, Gessi Marco, Fattorossi Andrea, Lauriola Libero, Landolfi Raffaele, Ranelletti Franco O
Abstract excerpt
Cyclooxygenase (COX)-1 and -2 catalyze the formation of prostaglandins (PG). Given the role of COX and PG during intrathymic T cell development in the mouse, we investigated the expression and localization of these isozymes in the human thymus. mRNA and proteins correspondent to COX-1 and -2 were observed from whole thymus extracts. By immunohistochemistry, COX-2 was selectively localized in the medulla and it...
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