proinflammatory

Speech parts

1. proinflammatory - Noun

2. proinflammatory - Adjective

3. proinflammatory - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

tending to cause inflammation

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Examples

Much of the attention on production of proinflammatory cytokines has focused on the IKK-beta/ NF-kappa-B pathway, a protein network that enhances transcription of inflammatory markers and mediators that may cause insulin resistance. Source: Internet

Ketoprofen is used for its antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 (COX-1 and COX-2) enzymes reversibly, which decreases production of proinflammatory prostaglandin precursors. Source: Internet

COX-2 normally produces prostanoids, most of which are proinflammatory. Source: Internet

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