Clinical investigations have demonstrated a link between use of the sulfone cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor, rofecoxib, and increased risk for atherothrombotic events. This increased risk was not observed for a sulfonamide COX-2 inhibitor (celecoxib), indicating a potential non-enzymatic mechanism for rofexocib.
To test this hypothesis, researchers compared the independent effects of COX-2 inhibitors on human LDL oxidation,
an important contributor to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The results showed that rofecoxib (100 nM) significantly decreased (>40%, p 35%, p .
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Sulfone COX-2 inhibitors increase susceptibility of human LDL and plasma to oxidative modification: comparison to sulfonamide COX-2 inhibitors and NSAIDs
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For the full study, click here MasonAtherosclerosispaper[2].pdf.
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