Effects of NSAIDs on the Inner Ear: Possible Involvement in Cochlear Protection
Cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase, two important enzymes involved in arachidonic acid metabolism, are major targets of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Recent investigations suggest that arachidonic cascades and their metabolites may be involved in maintaining inner ear functions. The e...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2010-04-01
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| Series: | Pharmaceuticals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/3/5/1286/ |