Loxoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.Target: COXLoxoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug in the propionic acid derivatives group, which also includes ibuprofen and naproxen among others. Loxoprofen is a non-selective cyclooxygenase inhibitor, and works by reducing the synthesis of prostaglandins from arachidonic acid. COX-1|6.5 μM (IC50, in human whole blood)|COX-2|13.5 μM (IC50, in human whole blood)
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